Fragrance comparison

Tabac Blanc vs Monarch

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

Tabac Blanc

Caron

4.10125 votes

Rank #12,073 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Monarch

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1988 votes

Rank #7,966 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 7 of 7 categories.

Tabac Blanc
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Tabac Blanc0/7

Monarch7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tabac BlancCaron

MonarchAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 43%

Category winnerMonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

2%Dislike

3%Hate

125 votes

66%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value69

Category winnerMonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

green61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MateWhite TeaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Cacao PodVanillaCinnamon

Top

RhubarbBergamotPineapple

Heart

JasmineIrisPaprika

Base

CinnamonVanillaOakmossVirginia CedarLabdanumVetiverAmberStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Iris, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tabac Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer33

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night65

Spring87

Summer45

Fall100

Winter65

Day96

Night100

Category winnerMonarchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex49

Women39

Work 34%Casual 31%Date 25%Party 10%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,073

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#7,966

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect a dark cigar. Caron Tabac Blanc takes a completely different path by recreating the pale, leafy soul of tobacco through fresh botanical contrasts. A crisp splash of bergamot and dry South American mate greets the nose first, accompanied by the gentle steam of brewed white tea. Within twenty minutes, the …

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Monarch opens with a tart fruity lift of rhubarb, bergamot and pineapple, then settles into a warmer woody amber core with iris, spice and mossy depth. It usually reads smooth, dry and slightly sweet rather than loud or sugary. This is a strong pick for wearers who like aromatic woods with some richness. It can suit c…

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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, Tabac Blanc or Monarch?

Monarch takes 7 of 7 categories. Tabac Blanc is rated 4.10/5 from 125 votes; Monarch is rated 4.19/5 from 88 votes. Choose Tabac Blanc for a warm spicy and cacao character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Monarch for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tabac Blanc or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Tabac Blanc 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tabac Blanc or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 67/100, Tabac Blanc 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tabac Blanc and Monarch smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Iris, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Tabac Blanc or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Monarch is the stronger pick. For winter, Tabac Blanc is the stronger pick. Tabac Blanc suits daytime wear; Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tabac Blanc and Monarch?

Tabac Blanc has top notes of Mate, White Tea and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cacao Pod, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Monarch has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Paprika, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.