Fragrance comparison

Monsieur vs Crash

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 56 ratings analysed

2 wins

Monsieur

Leonard

4.2055 votes

Rank #25,007 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Crash

CIEL Parfum

4.001 votes

Rank #62,520 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 2 of 3 categories.

Monsieur
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crash
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Monsieur2/3

Crash1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MonsieurLeonard

CrashCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 41%Had 21%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

55 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCrash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

vanilla69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

earthy50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderClary SageCorianderBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

FernLily-of-the-ValleyClovesGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Top15-30 mins

LavenderBasilRosemaryBergamotLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

CorianderJuniperGeraniumCinnamonCloves

Base4-6+ hrs

LeatherTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliVetiverAmberCedar

Category winnerMonsieurLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night33

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 14%Party 7%

Not enough votes yet

Work 42%Casual 34%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,007

PerfumerRon Winnegrad

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,520

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monsieur Leonard by Leonard opens with an immediate flash of brisk herbal energy. Crushed garden basil, sharp clary sage, and crisp lavender dominate the initial five minutes. The early alcohol rush dissipates quickly into a cool woodland heart, where dry geranium leaves and spicy cloves soften over damp forest fern. …

Reviews →

Crash by CIEL Parfum is a traditional aromatic fougere built for men who appreciate classic barbershop structure with an assertive kick. It opens fast. A burst of sharp lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet basil cuts through the air alongside dry lavender and bracing rosemary. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporate…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Monsieur or Crash?

Monsieur takes 2 of 3 categories. Monsieur is rated 4.20/5 from 55 votes; Crash is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Monsieur for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crash for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Monsieur or Crash?

Crash projects furthest (Crash 75/100, Monsieur 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Monsieur and Crash smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Basil and Cloves.

Is Monsieur or Crash better for summer or winter?

Monsieur suits daytime wear; Crash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monsieur and Crash?

Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Coriander and Basil, heart notes of Fern, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cloves and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Crash has top notes of Lavender, Basil, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Juniper, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Patchouli.