Fragrance comparison

Puur vs Monarchy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

5 wins

Puur

Van Gils

4.2020 votes

Rank #37,538 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Monarchy

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

3.6743 votes

Rank #42,659 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puur takes 5 of 6 categories.

Puur
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Monarchy
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Puur5/6

Monarchy0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PuurVan Gils

MonarchyLibertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 45%Had 14%Want 41%

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerPuurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

26%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPuur

SillagePuur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value38

Category winnerPuurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

powdery65%

amber48%

balsamic30%

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLavenderBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Cashmere WoodVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemongrass

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCloverCashmere WoodRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanilleVirginia CedarCoumarinAmberWoodsy NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer88

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night67

Spring89

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#42,659

PerfumerLibertin Louison

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPuurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Gils Puur is an understated woody musk cologne built around soft cedar, cozy cashmere wood, and clean ambrette seeds. It opens with a quick splash of bitter orange and aromatic lavender before settling into a warm, skin-hugging cedar and sandalwood dry-down. The overall texture feels like a freshly ironed wool swe…

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Monarchy opens with a bright flash of zesty lemongrass and bergamot before softening into a soothing blend of lavender, clover, and gentle floral petals. The base anchors the entire blend with creamy sandalwood, cozy vanilla, and warm cedarwood that sits close to your skin like a soft cashmere blanket. It smells clean…

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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, Puur or Monarchy?

Puur takes 5 of 6 categories. Puur is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes; Monarchy is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes. Choose Puur for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Monarchy for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Puur or Monarchy?

Puur lasts longest (Puur 78/100, Monarchy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Puur or Monarchy?

Puur projects furthest (Puur 59/100, Monarchy 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puur and Monarchy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Puur or Monarchy better for summer or winter?

Puur suits daytime wear; Monarchy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Puur and Monarchy?

Puur has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber. Monarchy has top notes of Bergamot and Lemongrass, heart notes of Lavender, Clover, Cashmere Wood and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille, Virginia Cedar and Coumarin.