Natsumeku vs Monsieur
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.
NatsumekuChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MonsieurChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Natsumeku1/7
Monsieur6/7
- 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
NatsumekuPrissanaMonsieurCarvenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%
4.57/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
35%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
74 votes
66%Love
27%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
131 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 bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy86%
woody72%
aromatic58%
green44%
mossy30%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
YuzuHinoki WoodNeroliOakmossCamphorBitter OrangeLavenderBergamotMandarin OrangeRose OilTangerineArtemisia
No top / heart / base split published
Top
AldehydesNeroliArtemisiaBergamotLemon
Heart
SandalwoodJasminePatchouliCinnamonCarnationRoseVetiverOrris Root
Base
CoconutCivetOakmossMyrrhLeatherLabdanumVanilla
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Oakmoss, Bergamot and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Natsumeku, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer97
Fall38
Winter14
Day100
Night40
Spring78
Summer34
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night79
Category winnerMonsieurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,817
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#4,816
PerfumerRaymond Chaillan
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNatsumeku 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 →Monsieur 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 →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, Natsumeku or Monsieur?
Monsieur takes 6 of 7 categories. Natsumeku is rated 3.92/5 from 74 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.57/5 from 131 votes. Choose Natsumeku for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Natsumeku or Monsieur?
Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 82/100, Natsumeku 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Natsumeku or Monsieur?
Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 71/100, Natsumeku 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Natsumeku and Monsieur smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Oakmoss, Bergamot and Artemisia.
Is Natsumeku or Monsieur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Natsumeku is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Natsumeku suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Natsumeku and Monsieur?
Natsumeku features Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Neroli, Oakmoss and Camphor. 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.
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