Fragrance comparison

Musc Monoi vs Un Jour d'Ete

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 279 ratings analysed

4 wins

Musc Monoi

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

3.70180 votes

Rank #14,372 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Un Jour d'Ete

Keiko Mecheri

4.0199 votes

Rank #33,003 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musc Monoi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Musc Monoi
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Un Jour d'Ete
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Musc Monoi4/7

Un Jour d'Ete3/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Jour d'Ete
Community sentiment: Un Jour d'Ete
Longevity: Musc Monoi
Sillage & projection: Musc Monoi
Value for money: Musc Monoi
Versatility: Un Jour d'Ete
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musc Monoi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musc MonoiNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Un Jour d'EteKeiko Mecheri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 34%Had 17%Want 49%

4.01/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerUn Jour d'EteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

39%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerUn Jour d'EteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMusc Monoi

SillageMusc Monoi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMusc MonoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

musky69%

coconut61%

citrus100%

amber92%

coconut84%

white floral77%

floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonNeroliPetitgrain

Heart

Ylang-YlangCaloneCoconutJasmineMagnolia

Base

MuskSandalwood

Notes

AmbergrisCoconutBergamotJasmineTangerineLemonWhite MuskFloral NotesPetitgrainWoodsy NotesGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Petitgrain, Coconut and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring66

Summer100

Fall50

Winter19

Day100

Night29

Category winnerUn Jour d'EteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex26

Women71

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,372

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#33,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMusc MonoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musc Monoi is a tropical-leaning floral fragrance that favors authentic ylang-ylang over generic sunscreen vibes. Patricia de Nicolai blends sharp neroli and petitgrain with creamy white florals and a clean, skin-like musk. It performs best during warm spring and summer months, offering a fresh, sophisticated alternat…

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Keiko Mecheri Un Jour d'Ete begins with a burst of zesty bergamot and sweet tangerine, recalling a sunny afternoon on the Mediterranean coast. As the bright citrus elements soften, a warm blend of coconut and jasmine emerges on the skin, creating a breezy, sun-baked feeling. The dry-down relies on clean white musk and…

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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, Musc Monoi or Un Jour d'Ete?

Musc Monoi takes 4 of 7 categories. Musc Monoi is rated 3.70/5 from 180 votes; Un Jour d'Ete is rated 4.01/5 from 99 votes. Choose Musc Monoi for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Un Jour d'Ete for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musc Monoi or Un Jour d'Ete?

They last about the same: Musc Monoi 61/100, Un Jour d'Ete 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Musc Monoi or Un Jour d'Ete?

Projection is very close: Musc Monoi 60/100, Un Jour d'Ete 58/100 for sillage.

Do Musc Monoi and Un Jour d'Ete smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and coconut accords. Common notes include Lemon, Petitgrain, Coconut and Jasmine.

Is Musc Monoi or Un Jour d'Ete better for summer or winter?

For summer, Un Jour d'Ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Musc Monoi is the stronger pick. Un Jour d'Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musc Monoi and Un Jour d'Ete?

Musc Monoi has top notes of Lemon, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Calone, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Un Jour d'Ete features Ambergris, Coconut, Bergamot, Jasmine and Tangerine.