Fragrance comparison

Oligarch vs The Monarch

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,226 ratings analysed

Oligarch

Roja Dove

4.371,202 votes

Rank #153 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oligarch
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Oligarch1/5

The Monarch4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OligarchRoja Dove

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

Category winnerThe MonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

708 votes

88%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityThe Monarch

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value65

Category winnerThe MonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme

Heart

Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily

Base

juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate

Notes

JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orange Blossom, Champaca and Coconut. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter72

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex16

Women4

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#153

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews233

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…

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The Monarch by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built on an intricate chypre structure with modern aromatic touches. Released in 2018, this masculine scent opens with a brisk punch of lime, lemon, and bergamot before shifting into a complex herbal heart. Crisp juniper, aromatic lavender, and subtle coconut provid…

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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, Oligarch or The Monarch?

The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories. Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 votes; The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Oligarch or The Monarch?

The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Oligarch 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oligarch or The Monarch?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Oligarch 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oligarch and The Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orange Blossom, Champaca and Coconut.

Is Oligarch or The Monarch better for summer or winter?

The Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oligarch and The Monarch?

Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar. The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.