Saiga vs Monarda Obscura
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Saiga takes 3 of 4 categories.
SaigaChoose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Monarda ObscuraChoose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Saiga3/4
Monarda Obscura1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Monarda Obscura
- Sillage & projection
- Saiga
- Value for money
- Saiga
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Saiga
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SaigaLe Couvent Maison de ParfumMonarda ObscuraAcidica PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.59/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 48%Had 17%Want 36%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate16%Love
46%Like
19%Ok
16%Dislike
2%Hate
110 votes
29%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonarda Obscura
SillageSaiga
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSaigaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
rose83%
floral65%
soft spicy48%
woody30%
rose100%
aromatic90%
green80%
citrus70%
fruity60%
fresh50%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both rose and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Black CurrantRose
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MonardaGrassRoseWild StrawberryRose HipBlack CurrantMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Rose. Durations are only published for Saiga, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall64
Winter40
Day100
Night23
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,524
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#59,376
PerfumerElena Markova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSaigaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSaiga by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum presents a bright pairing of tart black currant and soft centifolia rose, resting over a subtle woody base. Composed by Jean-Claude Ellena, this fruity floral fragrance opens with an immediate burst of sweet, tangy berry fruit that brings to mind crushed cassis and light fruit cand…
Reviews →Monarda Obscura by Acidica Perfumes is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Monarda Obscura was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Saiga or Monarda Obscura?
Saiga takes 3 of 4 categories. Saiga is rated 3.59/5 from 110 votes; Monarda Obscura is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Saiga for a fruity and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Monarda Obscura for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Saiga or Monarda Obscura?
Monarda Obscura lasts longest (Monarda Obscura 60/100, Saiga 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Saiga or Monarda Obscura?
Projection is very close: Saiga 51/100, Monarda Obscura 50/100 for sillage.
Do Saiga and Monarda Obscura smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Rose.
Is Saiga or Monarda Obscura better for summer or winter?
Saiga suits daytime wear; Monarda Obscura suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Saiga and Monarda Obscura?
Saiga features Black Currant and Rose. Monarda Obscura features Monarda, Grass, Rose, Wild Strawberry and Rose Hip.
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