Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Black Cash

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 359 ratings analysed

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,557 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #56,252 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories.

Monarch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Monarch2/5

Black Cash3/5

Ratings & consensus: Monarch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: Black Cash
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

MonarchVertus

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

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

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value70

Category winnerBlack CashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match55%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

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#56,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonarchHigher 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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Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, 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 Black Cash?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Monarch 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Monarch 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarch and Black Cash smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Monarch or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and Black Cash?

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. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.