Monarch vs Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 takes 5 of 7 categories.
MonarchChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Monarch2/7
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #25/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
- Community sentiment
- Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
- Longevity
- Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
- Sillage & projection
- Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
- Value for money
- Monarch
- Versatility
- Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Monarch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MonarchVertusRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2Roja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 349 votes
Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%
4.65/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 33%Had 6%Want 61%
Category winnerRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
349 votes
85%Love
8%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2
SillageRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMonarchBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy65%
citrus53%
mossy42%
rose100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
yellow floral77%
warm spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JuniperLemonPepper
Heart
CypressClovesJasmine
Base
Woody NotesResinsOakmossMusk
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
May RoseYlang-YlangImmortelleBlack CurrantCoconutVioletJasmine
Base
CuminLabdanumClovesOakmossLeatherPepperIrisPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLemon, Pepper, Cloves and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter81
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerRoja Dove Parfum Royale #2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,557
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Overall rank#32,773
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMonarch 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.
Reviews →Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 is a plush rose oriental with a bright citrus opening, then a richer heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, violet, black currant, coconut, and immortelle. As it settles, the scent turns spicier and more textured, with leather, labdanum, oakmoss, patchouli, iris, and musk giving it a warm, dressed-u…
Reviews →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 Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 is rated 4.65/5 from 26 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Monarch or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 lasts longest (Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 80/100, Monarch 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Monarch or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?
Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 projects furthest (Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 72/100, Monarch 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Monarch and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pepper, Cloves and Jasmine.
Is Monarch or Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 is the stronger pick. Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Monarch and Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2?
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. Roja Dove Parfum Royale #2 has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Immortelle and Black Currant, a base of Cumin, Labdanum, Cloves and Oakmoss.
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