Nike Graphite vs Monsieur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Monsieur takes 6 of 7 categories.
Nike GraphiteChoose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MonsieurChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nike Graphite1/7
Monsieur6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Monsieur
- Community sentiment
- Monsieur
- Longevity
- Monsieur
- Sillage & projection
- Monsieur
- Value for money
- Nike Graphite
- 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
Nike GraphiteNikeMonsieurLancettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.41/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 66%Had 17%Want 18%
4.52/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%
Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
35%Like
28%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate
46 votes
57%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
44 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 winnerNike GraphiteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
green77%
animalic69%
mossy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
citrus69%
balsamic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintVioletLabdanum
Heart
LavenderGingerSage
Base
LeatherOakmossCedar
Top
LavenderLemonPetitgrain ParaguayThymeMintBergamot
Heart
Palisander RosewoodSageNutmeg
Base
OakmossBalsam FirLabdanumSandalwoodCedarPatchouliIncenseTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesMint, Labdanum, Lavender and Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer29
Fall67
Winter29
Day100
Night69
Spring88
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night85
Category winnerMonsieurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,667
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#8,473
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNike Graphite is a woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered on a crisp opening of mint and violet. It transitions into a grounded heart of sage and lavender before resting on a rugged base of leather and oakmoss. This scent is built for cool evening wear when you want a grounded, masculine profile that stays within …
Reviews →Lancetti Monsieur greets you with a sharp spray of bitter lemon, dry mint, and herbal thyme. This is a classic citrus aromatic that swaps out modern sugary sweetness for a crisp, green, and slightly raw opening. As it warms on the skin, the initial brightness yields to an earthy blend of clary sage and nutmeg, before …
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, Nike Graphite or Monsieur?
Monsieur takes 6 of 7 categories. Nike Graphite is rated 3.41/5 from 46 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.52/5 from 44 votes. Choose Nike Graphite for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Nike Graphite or Monsieur?
Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 69/100, Nike Graphite 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nike Graphite or Monsieur?
Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 60/100, Nike Graphite 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nike Graphite and Monsieur smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Labdanum, Lavender and Sage.
Is Nike Graphite or Monsieur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Nike Graphite suits daytime wear; Monsieur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nike Graphite and Monsieur?
Nike Graphite has top notes of Mint, Violet and Labdanum, heart notes of Lavender, Ginger and Sage, a base of Leather, Oakmoss and Cedar. Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Petitgrain Paraguay and Thyme, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Balsam Fir, Labdanum and Sandalwood.
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