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Monsieur vs Nike Graphite

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

Updated 90 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Monsieur

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Nike Graphite

    Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Monsieur6/7
Nike Graphite1/7
Ratings & consensus
Monsieur
Community sentiment
Monsieur
Longevity
Monsieur
Sillage & projection
Monsieur
Value for money
Nike Graphite
Versatility
Monsieur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MonsieurLancetti
Nike GraphiteNike
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.52/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%
3.41/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 66%Had 17%Want 18%
Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
57%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

44 votes

17%Love
35%Like
28%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate88
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value77
¤ Price value84
Category winnerNike GraphiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
leather100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
green77%
animalic69%
mossy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LavenderLemonPetitgrain ParaguayThymeMintBergamot
Heart
Palisander RosewoodSageNutmeg
Base
OakmossBalsam FirLabdanumSandalwoodCedarPatchouliIncenseTonka Bean
Top
MintVioletLabdanum
Heart
LavenderGingerSage
Base
LeatherOakmossCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Sage and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night85
Spring100
Summer29
Fall67
Winter29
Day100
Night69
Category winnerMonsieurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men80
Unisex16
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#20,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lancetti Monsieur greets you with a sharp spray of bitter lemon, dry mint, and herbal thyme. This is a classic citrus aromatic that swaps out modern sugary sweetness for a crisp, green, and slightly raw opening. As it warms on the skin, the initial brightness yields to an earthy blend of clary sage and nutmeg, before …

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Nike Graphite is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a crisp opening of mint and violet. It transitions into a grounded heart of sage and lavender before resting on a rugged base of leather and oakmoss. This scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a grounded, masculine profile that stays within …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Monsieur or Nike Graphite?

Monsieur takes 6 of 7 categories. Monsieur is rated 4.52/5 from 44 votes; Nike Graphite is rated 3.41/5 from 46 votes. Choose Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nike Graphite for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monsieur or Nike Graphite?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 69/100, Nike Graphite 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monsieur or Nike Graphite?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 60/100, Nike Graphite 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monsieur and Nike Graphite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Sage and Oakmoss.

Is Monsieur or Nike Graphite better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Monsieur suits daytime wear; Nike Graphite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monsieur and Nike Graphite?

Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain Paraguay and Thyme, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Balsam Fir, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Nike Graphite has top notes of Mint, Violet and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Cedar.

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