Fragrance comparison

Sol La vs Monsieur

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sol La

Reminiscence

3.3076 votes

Rank #22,097 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Monsieur

Worth

3.8939 votes

Rank #17,834 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sol La takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sol La
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Monsieur
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sol La3/5

Monsieur2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sol LaReminiscence

MonsieurWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 33%Had 24%Want 44%

3.89/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

7%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

33%Dislike

3%Hate

76 votes

29%Love

54%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySol La

SillageSol La

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value21

Category winnerSol LaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

green44%

sweet30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

earthy58%

mossy44%

citrus30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Italian LemonPine TreeRosemaryEucalyptusOrangeLavenderSicilian BergamotNeroli Essence

Heart

PetitgrainPink PepperYlang-Ylang

Base

PearPatchouliVanilla

Top

EucalyptusRosemaryBergamotPetitgrainLavenderBasil

Heart

VetiverGeraniumFernCedar

Base

OakmossMuskTonka BeanAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Sicilian Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,097

PerfumerJacques Flori, Zoe Coste

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#17,834

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sol La opens with sharp Italian lemon, camphoraceous eucalyptus, and crushed rosemary needles before softening into a quiet pear and vanilla base. Created in 2008 by Zoe Coste and Jacques Flori, this aromatic citrus formula shines in hot spring sunlight. It suits adventurous wearers who want crisp Mediterranean greens…

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Monsieur Worth is a quintessential aromatic fougere from 1969 that leans heavily into herbal greenery and classic oakmoss. Opening with a sharp eucalyptus and bergamot snap, it quickly settles into a earthy, fern-forward heart. It is a no-nonsense fragrance for those who prefer traditional, masculine, and bracing scen…

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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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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sol La or Monsieur?

Sol La takes 3 of 5 categories. Sol La is rated 3.30/5 from 76 votes; Monsieur is rated 3.89/5 from 39 votes. Choose Sol La for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Monsieur for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sol La or Monsieur?

Sol La lasts longest (Sol La 75/100, Monsieur 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sol La or Monsieur?

Sol La projects furthest (Sol La 67/100, Monsieur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sol La and Monsieur smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Sicilian Bergamot.

Is Sol La or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

Monsieur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sol La and Monsieur?

Sol La has top notes of Italian Lemon, Pine Tree, Rosemary and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Petitgrain, Pink Pepper and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Pear, Patchouli and Vanilla. Monsieur has top notes of Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Vetiver, Geranium, Fern and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Tonka Bean and Amber.