Fragrance comparison

Monarch vs Virde

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 372 ratings analysed

3 wins

Monarch

Vertus

4.28349 votes

Rank #2,557 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Virde

Soma Parfums

3.8323 votes

Rank #40,841 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Monarch3/5

Virde2/5

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

VirdeSoma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

3.83/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%

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

52%Love

13%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

9%Hate

23 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

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityVirde

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value63

Category winnerVirdeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

citrus53%

mossy42%

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

patchouli50%

Scent match59%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

LavenderJuniperPepperBergamot

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCypressPine needles

Base

OakmossSandalwoodCedarMuskLeather

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Pepper, Cypress 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–

Spring100

Summer43

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex15

Women2

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,557

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#40,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Virde by Soma Parfums presents a deep green structure rooted in coniferous woods and dark earth. The scent opens with aromatic lavender alongside juniper berries, bergamot, and black pepper. As the top notes clear, pine needles, cypress, vetiver, and patchouli build a crisp forest-floor heart. The dry-down rests on oa…

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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 Virde?

Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; Virde is rated 3.83/5 from 23 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Virde for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarch or Virde?

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

Which projects more, Monarch or Virde?

Projection is very close: Monarch 66/100, Virde 65/100 for sillage.

Do Monarch and Virde smell similar?

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

Is Monarch or Virde better for summer or winter?

Virde suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarch and Virde?

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. Virde has top notes of Lavender, Juniper, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cypress and Pine needles, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.