Monarch vs Ylang Feast
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Ylang FeastChoose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Monarch3/5
Ylang Feast1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Monarch
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ylang Feast
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Monarch
- 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
MonarchVertusYlang FeastCasanicheWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 349 votes
Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%
4.54/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
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
69%Love
23%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityYlang Feast
SillageTie
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%
citrus100%
yellow floral92%
white floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JuniperLemonPepper
Heart
CypressClovesJasmine
Base
Woody NotesResinsOakmossMusk
Top20-30 mins
Ylang-YlangBitter OrangeNeroliBergamotPeachTropical FruitsPomegranate
Heart3-5 hrs
JasmineFloral NotesMimosaClovesTarragonCorianderWoody NotesJuniper
Base8-10+ hrs
MuskIndoleVanillaCognacCastoreumVetiverPatchouliOakmoss
InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cloves, Jasmine and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Ylang Feast, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter81
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer40
Fall100
Winter80
Day78
Night100
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#40,693
PerfumerMaximiliano Cifuentes
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Casaniche Ylang Feast opens with a vibrant burst of bright bitter orange, juicy peach, and sunny ylang-ylang that feels like cracking open a chilled tropical fruit punch on a warm veranda. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, the perfume reveals a rich heart of creamy yellow floral petals and warm cloves, balancing s…
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 Ylang Feast?
Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories. Monarch is rated 4.28/5 from 349 votes; Ylang Feast is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Monarch for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Ylang Feast for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Monarch or Ylang Feast?
Ylang Feast lasts longest (Ylang Feast 80/100, Monarch 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Monarch or Ylang Feast?
Projection is very close: Monarch 66/100, Ylang Feast 66/100 for sillage.
Do Monarch and Ylang Feast smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cloves, Jasmine and Woody Notes.
Is Monarch or Ylang Feast better for summer or winter?
Ylang Feast suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Monarch and Ylang Feast?
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. Ylang Feast has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Bitter Orange, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Floral Notes, Mimosa and Cloves, a base of Musk, Indole, Vanilla and Cognac.
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