Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Sailors

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 395 ratings analysed

5 wins

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,557 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Sailors

The Zoo

4.0746 votes

Rank #33,861 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.
Sailors
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Monarch5/7

Sailors2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonarchVertus

SailorsThe Zoo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

4.07/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 28%Had 12%Want 61%

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

39%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSailorsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm 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

GrapefruitCarawayArtemisiaBirchNeroliCorianderMandarin OrangeViolet Leaf

Heart

IrisCardamomJasmineJuniperCinnamonOrris RootGingerPepper

Base

CashmeranSandalwoodSeaweedTeaCinnamon LeafCedarLeatherTahitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Pepper 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 season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter81

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall63

Winter13

Day100

Night25

Category winnerSailorsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#33,861

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

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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Sailors by The Zoo opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, caraway, and zesty grapefruit. As the fragrance settles, dry cardamom and earthy iris mingle with warm cashmeran, cedar, and sandalwood. Built for warm spring and summer afternoons, it offers a woody, spicy profile for men who want a distinct alternative to…

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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 Sailors?

Monarch takes 5 of 7 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; Sailors is rated 4.07/5 from 46 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sailors for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Sailors?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Sailors 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarch or Sailors?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 66/100, Sailors 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarch and Sailors smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Pepper and Jasmine.

Is Monarch or Sailors better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Monarch and Sailors?

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. Sailors has top notes of Grapefruit, Caraway, Artemisia and Birch, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Cashmeran, Sandalwood, Seaweed and Tea.