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Realm vs Monument GOLD

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

Updated 12 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Realm

    Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Monument GOLD

    Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Realm2/4
Monument GOLD2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Monument GOLD
Sillage & projection
Monument GOLD
Value for money
Realm
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Realm

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RealmHint
Monument GOLDAurora Scents
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 37%Had 13%Want 50%
4.20/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

60%Love
0%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate93
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityMonument GOLD

SillageMonument GOLD

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value75
Category winnerRealmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
amber92%
patchouli84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
musky61%
sweet100%
white floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
yellow floral69%
rose61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Apple BlossomCitruses
Heart2-4 hrs
FreesiaOrange BlossomRose
Base5-7 hrs
AmberPatchouliMusk
Top
Pink PepperLycheeCitrusesPineapple
Heart
Ylang YlangRoseJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmberCashmeran
InformationalShared notesCitruses, Orange Blossom, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Realm, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer25
Fall25
Winter75
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men33
Unisex33
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,861

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRealmHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Realm by Hint delivers an uplifting mix of crisp apple blossom and sparkling citruses that opens like a clean, sunlit orchard. As the bright initial spray settles on skin, a bouquet of fresh freesia, dewy rose, and sweet orange blossom steps forward to create a bright, airy floral heart. The dry-down anchors into warm…

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Monument GOLD by Aurora Scents offers a vibrant mix of lychee and pineapple layered over a sophisticated floral heart of ylang-ylang and rose. This unisex fragrance balances fruity brightness with a rich, resinous base of patchouli and sandalwood. Ideal for daily wear in spring, it brings a fresh yet grounded energy t…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Realm or Monument GOLD?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Realm is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Monument GOLD is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Realm for a floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Monument GOLD for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Realm or Monument GOLD?

They last about the same: Monument GOLD 70/100, Realm 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Realm or Monument GOLD?

Monument GOLD projects furthest (Monument GOLD 69/100, Realm 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Realm and Monument GOLD smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Orange Blossom, Rose and Amber.

Is Realm or Monument GOLD better for summer or winter?

Realm suits day or night wear; Monument GOLD suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Realm and Monument GOLD?

Realm has top notes of Apple Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Freesia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Musk. Monument GOLD has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lychee, Citruses and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.

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