Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Buckingham

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 355 ratings analysed

3 wins

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,557 WoodyAromatic

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69%scent match

Closely related

Buckingham

The Crown Perfumery Co.

4.506 votes

Rank #39,107 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 3 of 3 categories.

Monarch
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Buckingham
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Monarch3/3

Buckingham0/3

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

BuckinghamThe Crown Perfumery Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

green30%

Scent match69%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

LemonBergamot

Heart

CypressPine TreeJuniper

Base

Woody NotesResins

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lemon, Cypress and Woody Notes. 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

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#39,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Buckingham by The Crown Perfumery Co. is a classic Aromatic Fougere designed for the man who appreciates a traditional, well-groomed aesthetic. It opens with a crisp, bright citrus punch of lemon and bergamot, leading into a dense, herbaceous heart of cypress, pine, and juniper. The base anchors the experience with dr…

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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 Buckingham?

Monarch takes 3 of 3 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; Buckingham is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Buckingham for a woody and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Buckingham?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Buckingham 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Buckingham?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 66/100, Buckingham 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarch and Buckingham smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lemon, Cypress and Woody Notes.

Is Monarch or Buckingham better for summer or winter?

Buckingham suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and Buckingham?

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. Buckingham has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Pine Tree and Juniper, a base of Woody Notes and Resins.