Fragrance comparison

Monarchy vs Siddartha

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

2 wins

Monarchy

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

3.6743 votes

Rank #38,635 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Siddartha

TRNP

4.405 votes

Rank #39,686 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarchy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Monarchy
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Siddartha
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Monarchy2/3

Siddartha1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monarchy
Sillage & projection: Siddartha
Value for money: Not scored
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

SiddarthaTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMonarchy

SillageSiddartha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

lavender61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Arabian SpicesLemongrass

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemongrass, Sandalwood 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,635

PerfumerLibertin Louison

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#39,686

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Teone Reinthal crafted TRNP Siddartha around raw sandalwood, unrefined patchouli, and a sudden flash of sharp lemongrass. The opening citrus quickly gives way to dry Arabian spices and musky ambrette seeds. It feels unpolished, earthy, and distinctly retro in spirit. Because Siddartha relies on natural botanical extr…

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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 Siddartha?

Monarchy takes 2 of 3 categories. Monarchy is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes; Siddartha is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Monarchy for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Siddartha for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Monarchy or Siddartha?

Monarchy lasts longest (Monarchy 59/100, Siddartha 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarchy or Siddartha?

Siddartha projects furthest (Siddartha 58/100, Monarchy 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monarchy and Siddartha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemongrass, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

Is Monarchy or Siddartha better for summer or winter?

Monarchy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarchy and Siddartha?

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. Siddartha features Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Arabian Spices and Lemongrass.