Monarch vs Virde Redux
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories.
MonarchChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Virde ReduxChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monarch3/5
Virde Redux2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Monarch
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Monarch
- Sillage & projection
- Virde Redux
- Value for money
- Virde Redux
- 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
MonarchVertusVirde ReduxSoma ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 349 votes
Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%
4.00/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%
Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
27%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
349 votes
67%Love
0%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
10%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonarch
SillageVirde Redux
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVirde ReduxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy65%
citrus53%
mossy42%
woody100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
lavender65%
musky53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JuniperLemonPepper
Heart
CypressClovesJasmine
Base
Woody NotesResinsOakmossMusk
Top
LavenderBergamotJuniperPepper
Heart
Pine needlesPatchouliGeraniumCypress
Base
CedarAmbroxanOakmossLeatherMusk
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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter81
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#39,304
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
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 →Virde Redux opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, French lavender, and crushed juniper berries dusted with black pepper. The initial spray snaps with cold green energy before settling into an aromatic forest heart of pine needles, resinous cypress, and earthy patchouli. As the herbal top softens on skin, clean cedar …
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 Virde Redux?
Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; Virde Redux is rated 4.00/5 from 21 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Virde Redux for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Monarch or Virde Redux?
Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Virde Redux 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Monarch or Virde Redux?
Virde Redux projects furthest (Virde Redux 69/100, Monarch 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Monarch and Virde Redux smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Pepper, Cypress and Oakmoss.
Is Monarch or Virde Redux better for summer or winter?
Virde Redux suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Monarch and Virde Redux?
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 Redux has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Juniper and Pepper, heart notes of Pine needles, Patchouli, Geranium and Cypress, a base of Cedar, Ambroxan, Oakmoss and Leather.
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