Fragrance comparison

Munro vs Emerald Isle

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

4 wins

Munro

Executive Shaving

5.004 votes

Rank #30,907 CitrusWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Emerald Isle

Parfums Vintage

3.9560 votes

Rank #16,048 OzonicCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Munro takes 4 of 5 categories.

Munro
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emerald Isle
Choose it for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Munro4/5

Emerald Isle1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MunroExecutive Shaving

Emerald IsleParfums Vintage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 47%Had 27%Want 27%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMunro

SillageMunro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMunroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

iris69%

ozonic61%

ozonic100%

citrus92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, powdery and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonLemon VerbenaIris

Heart2-4 hrs

Violet Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisSandalwood

Top20 to 30 minutes

Violet LeafLemon VerbenaMint

Heart3 to 4 hours

IrisLavenderGeraniumBergamot

Base4 to 6 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodWhite Musk

Category winnerMunroLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,907

PerfumerMatt Wilson

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,048

PerfumerDamien Stammers

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerEmerald IsleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Munro by Executive Shaving delivers an immediate burst of fresh, dew-covered greenery that feels like stepping outside on a brisk spring morning. Created by perfumer Matt Wilson, the composition centers on a vibrant opening of lemon, zesty lemon verbena, and soft powdery iris. As the sharp citrus softens, earthy viole…

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Emerald Isle by Parfums Vintage is a fresh aromatic fragrance built around crisp greenery and classic barbershop nuances. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lemon verbena, crushed mint, and ozonic violet leaf that creates an immediate cool sensation. As the initial brightness settles, powdery iris, lavender, and fl…

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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, Munro or Emerald Isle?

Munro takes 4 of 5 categories. Munro is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Emerald Isle is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Munro for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emerald Isle for a ozonic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Munro or Emerald Isle?

Munro lasts longest (Munro 80/100, Emerald Isle 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Munro or Emerald Isle?

Munro projects furthest (Munro 69/100, Emerald Isle 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Munro and Emerald Isle smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, powdery and ozonic accords. Common notes include Lemon Verbena, Iris, Violet Leaf and Ambergris.

Is Munro or Emerald Isle better for summer or winter?

Munro suits daytime wear; Emerald Isle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Munro and Emerald Isle?

Munro has top notes of Lemon, Lemon Verbena and Iris, heart notes of Violet Leaf, a base of Ambergris and Sandalwood. Emerald Isle has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon Verbena and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and White Musk.