Fragrance comparison

Monarchs vs Absolu Aventus 2023

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,601 ratings analysed

3 wins

Monarchs

Asad Siddiki

5.001 votes

Rank #53,292 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Absolu Aventus 2023

Creed

4.382,600 votes

Rank #26,264 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarchs takes 3 of 4 categories.

Monarchs
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Absolu Aventus 2023
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Monarchs3/4

Absolu Aventus 20231/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monarchs
Sillage & projection: Monarchs
Value for money: Monarchs
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Absolu Aventus 2023

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonarchsAsad Siddiki

Absolu Aventus 2023Creed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.38/ 5 · 2,600 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

2,600 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMonarchs

SillageMonarchs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value16

Category winnerMonarchsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

leather77%

soft spicy69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Burnt SugarBergamotCitronAmbrofix™

Heart

Pink PepperParadisoneAmberwood

Base

BirchMuskPatchouliTimbersilk™Oakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitBergamotPink PepperBlack CurrantPineappleNutmegCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerCinnamonCitronCardamomRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PatchouliVetiverOakmossAmbroxanMuskSandalwoodTonkaEvernyl

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citron, Pink Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Absolu Aventus 2023, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,292

PerfumerAsad Ali Siddiki

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAbsolu Aventus 2023Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monarchs opens with bright citron and bergamot, then quickly picks up a burnt-sugar sheen over dry woods, musk and smoky birch. The result sounds modern rather than sugary, with a sharp citrus lift up top and a darker, leathery base underneath. It looks best suited to someone who likes clean woody ambers with texture.…

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Absolu Aventus 2023 by Creed takes the famous smoky pineapple DNA and steeps it in dark, cozy spices. The first spray brings a sharp kick of tart grapefruit, juicy bergamot, and black currant, layered over warm nutmeg and fiery cloves. As the bright citrus settles down, a rich heart of fresh ginger, cinnamon, and subt…

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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, Monarchs or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Monarchs takes 3 of 4 categories. Monarchs is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Absolu Aventus 2023 is rated 4.38/5 from 2,600 votes. Choose Monarchs for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Absolu Aventus 2023 for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarchs or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Monarchs lasts longest (Monarchs 100/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarchs or Absolu Aventus 2023?

Monarchs projects furthest (Monarchs 75/100, Absolu Aventus 2023 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarchs and Absolu Aventus 2023 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citron, Pink Pepper and Musk.

Is Monarchs or Absolu Aventus 2023 better for summer or winter?

Monarchs suits day or night wear; Absolu Aventus 2023 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarchs and Absolu Aventus 2023?

Monarchs has top notes of Burnt Sugar, Bergamot, Citron and Ambrofix™, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Paradisone and Amberwood, a base of Birch, Musk, Patchouli and Timbersilk™. Absolu Aventus 2023 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Ginger, Cinnamon, Citron and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Ambroxan.