Storm vs The Monarch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Monarch takes 3 of 4 categories.
StormChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
The MonarchChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Storm1/4
The Monarch3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Monarch
- Sillage & projection
- The Monarch
- Value for money
- Storm
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Monarch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
StormExtractThe MonarchThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%
4.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
88%Love
4%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Monarch
SillageThe Monarch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerStormBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic91%
woody83%
fresh spicy74%
marine65%
white floral56%
aromatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
coconut61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea waterBergamot
Heart
Orange BlossomLime
Base
MuskWoody NotesJuniper
Notes
JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom and Juniper. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer94
Fall94
Winter72
Day100
Night94
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#54,807
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,916
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerThe MonarchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotStorm by Extract opens with an invigorating blast of cool sea water and tart bergamot that feels like standing on a breezy coastline under bright sunlight. As the initial splash calms down, zesty lime and soft orange blossom bring a clean, slightly sweet freshness reminiscent of premium citrus bar soap. The dry-down s…
Reviews →The Monarch by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built on an intricate chypre structure with modern aromatic touches. Released in 2018, this masculine scent opens with a brisk punch of lime, lemon, and bergamot before shifting into a complex herbal heart. Crisp juniper, aromatic lavender, and subtle coconut provid…
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, Storm or The Monarch?
The Monarch takes 3 of 4 categories. Storm is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes. Choose Storm for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Storm or The Monarch?
The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Storm 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Storm or The Monarch?
The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Storm 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Storm and The Monarch smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom and Juniper.
Is Storm or The Monarch better for summer or winter?
Storm suits day or night wear; The Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Storm and The Monarch?
Storm has top notes of Sea water and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Lime, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Juniper. The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.
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