Fragrance comparison

Monarchy vs Pretty Boy

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

4 wins

Monarchy

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

3.6743 votes

Rank #38,944 WoodyVanilla

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11%scent match

Clearly different

Pretty Boy

PERDRISÂT

3.2715 votes

Rank #54,319 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarchy takes 4 of 5 categories.

Monarchy
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pretty Boy
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monarchy4/5

Pretty Boy1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonarchyLibertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

Pretty BoyPERDRISÂT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

3.27/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%

Category winnerMonarchyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

27%Love

27%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

27%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMonarchy

SillagePretty Boy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value21

Category winnerMonarchyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

lavender61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

white floral84%

soapy77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemongrass

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCloverCashmere WoodRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanilleVirginia CedarCoumarinAmberWoodsy NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

Notes

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyLitchiRoseVirginia CedarPink PepperAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Virginia Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). Durations are only published for Monarchy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer86

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 36%Casual 35%Date 20%Party 9%

Men15

Unisex46

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,944

PerfumerLibertin Louison

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#54,319

PerfumerCallum Rory Mitchell

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMonarchyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monarchy opens with a bright flash of zesty lemongrass and bergamot before softening into a soothing blend of lavender, clover, and gentle floral petals. The base anchors the entire blend with creamy sandalwood, cozy vanilla, and warm cedarwood that sits close to your skin like a soft cashmere blanket. It smells clean…

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Pretty Boy is a clean floral aldehyde with a bright, airy start and a soft skin scent dry-down. Reviewers point to lily-of-the-valley, lychee, aldehydes and musk more than rose, with cedar and pink pepper adding a dry, earthy edge. It suits daytime wear, especially if you like fresh laundry, white shirt cleanliness an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Monarchy or Pretty Boy?

Monarchy takes 4 of 5 categories. Monarchy is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes; Pretty Boy is rated 3.27/5 from 15 votes. Choose Monarchy for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pretty Boy for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarchy or Pretty Boy?

Monarchy lasts longest (Monarchy 59/100, Pretty Boy 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarchy or Pretty Boy?

Pretty Boy projects furthest (Pretty Boy 50/100, Monarchy 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarchy and Pretty Boy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Virginia Cedar and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Monarchy or Pretty Boy better for summer or winter?

Monarchy suits daytime wear; Pretty Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarchy and Pretty Boy?

Monarchy has top notes of Bergamot and Lemongrass, heart notes of Lavender, Clover, Cashmere Wood and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Coumarin. Pretty Boy features Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Litchi, Rose and Virginia Cedar.