Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Alte

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Monarch

Fogg

4.754 votes

Rank #37,287 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Alte

Memoize London

4.502 votes

Rank #56,459 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 2 of 4 categories.

Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Alte
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Monarch2/4

Alte1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alte
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Monarch
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monarch

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MonarchFogg

AlteMemoize London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAlte

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

balsamic42%

Scent match71%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BlackcurrantCardamomJuniperLemonelemi

Heart

LavenderGeraniumThyme

Base

PatchouliTonkaMoss

Top

BergamotCardamomLemonBasilelemi

Heart

GeraniumJuniperLavenderCypress

Base

Cashmere WoodAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Juniper, Lemon and elemi. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#56,459

PerfumerCéline Herbette

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monarch by Fogg opens with a sharp burst of lemon, juniper, and blackcurrant that delivers an instant hit of citrus brightness. Cardamom and elemi add a dry, peppery bite to the top layer before the scent settles into its herbal heart. Thyme, lavender, and geranium dominate the middle phase, giving the composition a c…

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Memoize London Alte opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and green basil before settling into a cool herbal heart. Céline Herbette pairs aromatic cypress and crisp juniper berries with lavender, giving the composition a fresh forest breeze texture. As the top notes fade, warm cardamom and resinous elemi build …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Monarch or Alte?

Monarch takes 2 of 4 categories. Monarch is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Alte is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Monarch for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Alte for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Alte?

Alte lasts longest (Alte 73/100, Monarch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Alte?

Projection is very close: Monarch 50/100, Alte 50/100 for sillage.

Do Monarch and Alte smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Juniper, Lemon and elemi.

Is Monarch or Alte better for summer or winter?

Monarch suits day or night wear; Alte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and Alte?

Monarch has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cardamom, Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Tonka and Moss. Alte has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Juniper, Lavender and Cypress, a base of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.