Fragrance comparison

Monsieur vs RSX/06: Tea Chest

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

5 wins

Monsieur

Lancetti

4.5244 votes

Rank #7,734 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

RSX/06: Tea Chest

Rook Perfumes

3.5014 votes

Rank #22,855 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 5 of 5 categories.

Monsieur
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
RSX/06: Tea Chest
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Monsieur5/5

RSX/06: Tea Chest0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonsieurLancetti

RSX/06: Tea ChestRook Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.52/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

3.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

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

14%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMonsieurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

amber90%

smoky80%

balsamic70%

warm spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and balsamic

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

Notes

IncenseOakPalisander RosewoodBlack TeaLeatherOakmossBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and Incense. 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

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#22,855

PerfumerNadeem Crowe

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Nadeem Crowe designed RSX/06: Tea Chest around the aroma of aged wooden storage containers. Dry oak timber and dark leather form the core of the composition, supported by smoky incense, palisander rosewood, and dry black tea leaves. It wears best during chilly autumn afternoons, wrapping the skin in an earthy, resinou…

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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, Monsieur or RSX/06: Tea Chest?

Monsieur takes 5 of 5 categories. Monsieur is rated 4.52/5 from 44 votes; RSX/06: Tea Chest is rated 3.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose RSX/06: Tea Chest for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Monsieur or RSX/06: Tea Chest?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 69/100, RSX/06: Tea Chest 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monsieur or RSX/06: Tea Chest?

Projection is very close: Monsieur 60/100, RSX/06: Tea Chest 58/100 for sillage.

Do Monsieur and RSX/06: Tea Chest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and Incense.

Is Monsieur or RSX/06: Tea Chest better for summer or winter?

Monsieur suits daytime wear; RSX/06: Tea Chest suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monsieur and RSX/06: Tea Chest?

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. RSX/06: Tea Chest features Incense, Oak, Palisander Rosewood, Black Tea and Leather.