Fragrance comparison

Rich Leather vs Monarch

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 300 ratings analysed

4 wins

Rich Leather

Deraah Private

4.7010 votes

Rank #31,730 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Monarch

Boadicea the Victorious

3.96290 votes

Rank #7,753 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Leather takes 4 of 5 categories.

Rich Leather
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rich Leather4/5

Monarch1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rich LeatherDeraah Private

MonarchBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

3.96/ 5 · 290 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 46%

Category winnerRich LeatherRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

39%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

290 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityRich Leather

SillageRich Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value30

Category winnerRich LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

leather77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

leather100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Incense

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherPatchouliAmber

Top

Red BerriesArtemisiaBlack TeaGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CardamomRosePink PepperCinnamonJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncenseCedarPatchouliLabdanumVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Rich Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter86

Day56

Night100

Spring68

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

Men61

Unisex27

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,730

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rich Leather by Deraah Private delivers an assertive, smoky leather profile built around agarwood and crisp cedar. The opening hits with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart bergamot before settling into dark incense. It feels rugged yet surprisingly smooth. You get a resinous backbone of warm amber and patchouli tha…

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Monarch by Boadicea the Victorious opens with a tart burst of red berries, bitter artemisia, and crisp black tea before settling into a warm leather core. Pink pepper and cinnamon prickle through the initial spray, cutting through the heavy base. As the scent warms on skin, supple suede textures combine with tonka bea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rich Leather or Monarch?

Rich Leather takes 4 of 5 categories. Rich Leather is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes; Monarch is rated 3.96/5 from 290 votes. Choose Rich Leather for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Monarch for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rich Leather or Monarch?

Rich Leather lasts longest (Rich Leather 80/100, Monarch 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rich Leather or Monarch?

Rich Leather projects furthest (Rich Leather 86/100, Monarch 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rich Leather and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Rich Leather or Monarch better for summer or winter?

Rich Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rich Leather and Monarch?

Rich Leather has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Amber. Monarch has top notes of Red Berries, Artemisia, Black Tea and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Pink Pepper and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean and Incense.