Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Rewind: Walking On The Sun

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Monarch

Fogg

4.754 votes

Rank #37,229 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Rewind: Walking On The Sun

Springfield

3.7516 votes

Rank #58,858 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories.

Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Rewind: Walking On The Sun
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monarch4/4

Rewind: Walking On The Sun0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monarch
Sillage & projection: Monarch
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

Rewind: Walking On The SunSpringfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

3.75/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 23%

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

25%Love

31%Like

38%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity39

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

citrus30%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

lavender72%

citrus58%

herbal44%

woody30%

Scent match56%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

BergamotGingerPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderGeraniumThyme

Base

CedarTonka BeanMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Geranium and Thyme. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#58,858

PerfumerNot listed

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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Rewind: Walking On The Sun by Springfield opens with a bright burst of citrusy bergamot, zesty fresh ginger, and crackling pink pepper. This immediate kick feels like splashing cold spiced tonic water on your face on a hot morning. Within minutes, the scent settles into clean lavender, green geranium, and a touch of g…

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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 Rewind: Walking On The Sun?

Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories. Monarch is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Rewind: Walking On The Sun is rated 3.75/5 from 16 votes. Choose Monarch for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Rewind: Walking On The Sun for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Rewind: Walking On The Sun?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 50/100, Rewind: Walking On The Sun 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Rewind: Walking On The Sun?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 50/100, Rewind: Walking On The Sun 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarch and Rewind: Walking On The Sun smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Geranium and Thyme.

Is Monarch or Rewind: Walking On The Sun better for summer or winter?

Monarch suits day or night wear; Rewind: Walking On The Sun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and Rewind: Walking On The Sun?

Monarch has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cardamom, Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Tonka and Moss. Rewind: Walking On The Sun has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean and Moss.