Fragrance comparison

Monoi vs Perfume Balm

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

Monoi

Carol's Daughter

3.8817 votes

Rank #55,185 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perfume Balm

IDMAN

4.673 votes

Rank #56,570 Soft SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perfume Balm takes 3 of 4 categories.

Monoi
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Perfume Balm
Choose it for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monoi1/4

Perfume Balm3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Perfume Balm
Sillage & projection: Perfume Balm
Value for money: Perfume Balm
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Monoi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonoiCarol's Daughter

Perfume BalmIDMAN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 4%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

18%Like

29%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityPerfume Balm

SillagePerfume Balm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPerfume BalmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

musky60%

powdery50%

soft spicy100%

white floral91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

woody56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GardeniaBergamotPetitgrainEucalyptusGrapesSea NotesCoconut

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineAniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCedarPeru BalsamSandalwoodVanilla

Top15 to 30 minutes

Pink PepperBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Orange BlossomCoconutTuberose

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaPrecious WoodsSolar NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Perfume Balm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,570

PerfumerShadi Samra

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monoi by Carol's Daughter is a Floral fragrance for women. Monoi was launched in 2016. Top notes are Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Eucalyptus, Grapes, Sea Notes and Coconut; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Anise and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Peru Balsam, Sandalw…

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Perfume Balm by IDMAN presents a warm, sun-kissed balance of flowers, spices, and creamy fruits. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot paired with the gentle bite of pink pepper, delivering an immediate fresh citrus sparkle. The heart turns lush and tropical as rich tuberose and orange blossom merge with smoot…

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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, Monoi or Perfume Balm?

Perfume Balm takes 3 of 4 categories. Monoi is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Perfume Balm is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Monoi for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Perfume Balm for a soft spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monoi or Perfume Balm?

Perfume Balm lasts longest (Perfume Balm 60/100, Monoi 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monoi or Perfume Balm?

Perfume Balm projects furthest (Perfume Balm 50/100, Monoi 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monoi and Perfume Balm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Coconut, Orange Blossom and Tuberose.

Is Monoi or Perfume Balm better for summer or winter?

Monoi suits daytime wear; Perfume Balm suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monoi and Perfume Balm?

Monoi has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Peru Balsam. Perfume Balm has top notes of Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Coconut and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Precious Woods, Solar Notes and Musk.