Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs 1881 Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,445 ratings analysed

5 wins

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,557 WoodyAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,231 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 5 of 7 categories.

Monarch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monarch5/7

1881 Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Monarch
Community sentiment: Monarch
Longevity: Monarch
Sillage & projection: Monarch
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: Monarch
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonarchVertus

1881 MenCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

349 votes

34%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

2,096 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value80

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JuniperLemonPepper

Heart

CypressClovesJasmine

Base

Woody NotesResinsOakmossMusk

Top20-30 mins

JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Pepper, Cypress and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for 1881 Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night35

Category winnerMonarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#1,231

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monarch by Vertus is a crisp woody aromatic blend designed for those who appreciate traditional, structured compositions. It centers on an intense cypress and juniper core, backed by warm cloves and dry oakmoss. This scent serves as a refined, professional signature for cooler spring days and formal settings.

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Cerruti 1881 Men delivers an immediate rush of crisp Italian outdoors. The first spray releases a sharp flash of green cypress, bitter juniper berries, and tart bergamot. It feels bracing and brisk. You get the unmistakable feeling of traditional wet shaving soap without any sugary modern sweetness. Within twenty minu…

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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 1881 Men?

Monarch takes 5 of 7 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or 1881 Men?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, 1881 Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or 1881 Men?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 66/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarch and 1881 Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Pepper, Cypress and Oakmoss.

Is Monarch or 1881 Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monarch is the stronger pick. For winter, Monarch is the stronger pick. 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and 1881 Men?

Monarch has top notes of Juniper, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Cloves and Jasmine, a base of Woody Notes, Resins, Oakmoss and Musk. 1881 Men has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Cassia, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Cedar and Patchouli.