Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Rummo Explorer

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

Monarch

Fogg

4.754 votes

Rank #33,072 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Rummo Explorer

Eudora

3.3821 votes

Rank #59,817 AromaticWarm Spicy

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.
Rummo Explorer
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monarch2/4

Rummo Explorer1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rummo Explorer
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

Rummo ExplorerEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

3.38/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 32%Want 29%

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

5%Love

52%Like

19%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityRummo Explorer

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackcurrantCardamomJuniperLemonelemi

Heart

LavenderGeraniumThyme

Base

PatchouliTonkaMoss

Top15-30 mins

CardamomelemiBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumMineral notesLavenderGurjan balsam

Base5-7 hrs

AmberPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, elemi, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Rummo Explorer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall87

Winter27

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

Casual 38%Work 36%Date 17%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,817

PerfumerAlexandra Monet

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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Rummo Explorer by Eudora opens with a punchy snap of green cardamom, tart bergamot, and resinous elemi. You smell the alcohol lift for the first two minutes. Then it settles fast. The heart turns brisk and stony, pairing clean lavender and aromatic geranium with damp mineral notes and balsamic gurjan sap. Down in the …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Monarch or Rummo Explorer?

Monarch takes 2 of 4 categories. Monarch is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Rummo Explorer is rated 3.38/5 from 21 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 Rummo Explorer for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Rummo Explorer?

Rummo Explorer lasts longest (Rummo Explorer 58/100, Monarch 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Rummo Explorer?

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

Do Monarch and Rummo Explorer smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, elemi, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Monarch or Rummo Explorer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Monarch and Rummo Explorer?

Monarch has top notes of Blackcurrant, Cardamom, Juniper and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Tonka and Moss. Rummo Explorer has top notes of Cardamom, elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Mineral notes, Lavender and Gurjan balsam, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Moss.