Fragrance comparison

Rosewood vs Monte Carlo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,135 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rosewood

Banana Republic

3.981,120 votes

Rank #1,785 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Monte Carlo

Pierre Cardin

3.6715 votes

Rank #55,621 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosewood takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rosewood
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Monte Carlo
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Rosewood3/5

Monte Carlo2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RosewoodBanana Republic

Monte CarloPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 20%Had 17%Want 63%

Category winnerRosewoodRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

1,120 votes

20%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRosewood

SillageMonte Carlo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMonte CarloBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

green84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Tea

Base

Amber

Top

TeaOrangeBergamotMint

Heart

BlueberryJasmineNeroliRose

Base

PeachAmberVanillePatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tea and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,785

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#55,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRosewoodHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Banana Republic Rosewood is a quiet, powdery amber that catches you off guard with its cozy warmth. When you first spray it, a bright splash of bergamot makes it feel like a clean, soapy cologne, but it settles into something much softer within minutes. The fragrance transforms on the skin into a creamy, lotion-like s…

Reviews →

Pierre Cardin Monte Carlo offers a refreshing breeze of mint tea and orange before settling into a warm amber base. Designed for casual spring afternoons, this scent balances crisp citrus with cozy peach undertones. It serves as an easy daily option for women who prefer clean green accords mixed with soft fruit notes.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rosewood or Monte Carlo?

Rosewood takes 3 of 5 categories. Rosewood is rated 3.98/5 from 1,120 votes; Monte Carlo is rated 3.67/5 from 15 votes. Choose Rosewood for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Monte Carlo for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rosewood or Monte Carlo?

Rosewood lasts longest (Rosewood 64/100, Monte Carlo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rosewood or Monte Carlo?

Monte Carlo projects furthest (Monte Carlo 60/100, Rosewood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rosewood and Monte Carlo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tea and Amber.

Is Rosewood or Monte Carlo better for summer or winter?

Monte Carlo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rosewood and Monte Carlo?

Rosewood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, a base of Amber. Monte Carlo has top notes of Tea, Orange, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Blueberry, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Peach, Amber, Vanille and Patchouli.