Fragrance comparison

Siddartha vs Monarchy

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Siddartha

TRNP

4.405 votes

Rank #39,686 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Monarchy

Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

3.6743 votes

Rank #38,635 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarchy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Siddartha
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Monarchy
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Siddartha1/3

Monarchy2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SiddarthaTRNP

MonarchyLibertin Louison Technique Indiscrete

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 35%Had 0%Want 65%

3.67/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMonarchy

SillageSiddartha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

citrus77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Arabian SpicesLemongrass

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemongrass

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCloverCashmere WoodRoseGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanilleVirginia CedarCoumarinAmberWoodsy NotesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Lemongrass. Durations are only published for Monarchy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring89

Summer22

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night65

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 36%Casual 35%Date 20%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,686

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,635

PerfumerLibertin Louison

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMonarchyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Teone Reinthal crafted TRNP Siddartha around raw sandalwood, unrefined patchouli, and a sudden flash of sharp lemongrass. The opening citrus quickly gives way to dry Arabian spices and musky ambrette seeds. It feels unpolished, earthy, and distinctly retro in spirit. Because Siddartha relies on natural botanical extr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Siddartha or Monarchy?

Monarchy takes 2 of 3 categories. Siddartha is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Monarchy is rated 3.67/5 from 43 votes. Choose Siddartha for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Monarchy for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Siddartha or Monarchy?

Monarchy lasts longest (Monarchy 59/100, Siddartha 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Siddartha or Monarchy?

Siddartha projects furthest (Siddartha 58/100, Monarchy 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Siddartha and Monarchy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Lemongrass.

Is Siddartha or Monarchy better for summer or winter?

Monarchy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Siddartha and Monarchy?

Siddartha features Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Arabian Spices and Lemongrass. 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.