Monsieur vs Natsumeku
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monsieur takes 6 of 7 categories.
MonsieurChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
NatsumekuChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monsieur6/7
Natsumeku1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Monsieur
- Community sentiment
- Monsieur
- Longevity
- Monsieur
- Sillage & projection
- Monsieur
- Value for money
- Natsumeku
- 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
MonsieurCarvenNatsumekuPrissanaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.57/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%
Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate66%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
131 votes
36%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonsieur
SillageMonsieur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNatsumekuBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
aromatic58%
green44%
mossy30%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root
Base
CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla
Notes
YuzuHinoki WoodNeroliOakmossCamphorBitter OrangeLavenderBergamotMandarin OrangeRose OilTangerineArtemisia
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Artemisia, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Natsumeku, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring78
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night79
Spring100
Summer97
Fall38
Winter14
Day100
Night40
Category winnerMonsieurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,816
PerfumerRaymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#17,817
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMonsieur Carven by Carven opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter artemisia, and crisp lemon that immediately establishes its vintage 1978 pedigree. As the initial brightness settles, a complex floral heart emerges on skin, combining spicy carnation, dry rose, and earthy patchouli. Cinnamon and sandalwood add a …
Reviews →Natsumeku by Prissana opens with a tart, realistic burst of yuzu peel alongside bitter orange and zesty bergamot. The citrus introduction is sharp, rustic, and distinctively herbal rather than sugary or synthetic. As the initial brightness settles, a cooling breeze of camphor and clean lavender cuts through the zest, …
Reviews →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, Monsieur or Natsumeku?
Monsieur takes 6 of 7 categories. Monsieur is rated 4.57/5 from 131 votes; Natsumeku is rated 3.92/5 from 74 votes. Choose Monsieur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Natsumeku for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Monsieur or Natsumeku?
Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 82/100, Natsumeku 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Monsieur or Natsumeku?
Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 71/100, Natsumeku 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Monsieur and Natsumeku smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Artemisia, Bergamot and Oakmoss.
Is Monsieur or Natsumeku better for summer or winter?
For summer, Natsumeku is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Monsieur suits daytime wear; Natsumeku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Monsieur and Natsumeku?
Monsieur has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Coconut, Civet, Oakmoss and Myrrh. Natsumeku features Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Neroli, Oakmoss and Camphor.
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