Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Emit Light

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

Monarch

Fogg

4.754 votes

Rank #37,229 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Emit Light

AAMO

4.502 votes

Rank #24,103 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emit Light takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Monarch1/4

Emit Light2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonarchFogg

Emit LightAAMO

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 40%Had 0%Want 60%

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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEmit Light

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

citrus30%

woody100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

fruity53%

fresh42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantCardamomJuniperLemonelemi

Heart

LavenderGeraniumThyme

Base

PatchouliTonkaMoss

Top

BlackcurrantCitronGrapefruitPepper

Heart

JuniperGingerGeraniumNutmeg

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverMoss

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Juniper, Geranium and Patchouli. 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,103

PerfumerBérengère Bourgarel

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEmit LightHigher 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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Emit Light is a bright, dry citrus aromatic that quickly turns woody and green. You get grapefruit and citron with a peppery snap, then a juniper and ginger heart that reads clean and slightly gin-like. The base leans earthy and modern, with patchouli, vetiver and mossy woods that keep it crisp rather than sweet. It s…

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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 Emit Light?

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

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Emit Light?

Emit Light lasts longest (Emit Light 80/100, Monarch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Emit Light?

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

Do Monarch and Emit Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Juniper, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Monarch or Emit Light better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Monarch and Emit Light?

Monarch has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cardamom, Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Tonka and Moss. Emit Light has top notes of Blackcurrant, Citron, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Juniper, Ginger, Geranium and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Moss.