Fragrance comparison

The Monarch vs Classic Paradise

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 230 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Classic Paradise

Bois 1920

3.95206 votes

Rank #5,832 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Classic Paradise
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Monarch4/5

Classic Paradise1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

Classic ParadiseBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

3.95/ 5 · 206 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerThe MonarchRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

88%Love

4%Like

0%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

41%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Monarch

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value62

Category winnerThe MonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Italian OrangeBergamotLemonCassisGalbanumRose

Heart

PeachLavenderCoconutAniseNutmegMagnolia

Base

VanillaPatchouliSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Lavender, Vanilla and Anise. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall94

Winter72

Day100

Night94

Spring100

Summer94

Fall84

Winter34

Day100

Night59

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men29

Unisex52

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,832

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerClassic ParadiseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Classic Paradise opens with a bright citrus lift, then moves into a creamy peach and coconut heart with soft spice and a powdery woody base. It reads sweet without becoming syrupy, and the lavender, anise, and patchouli give it a more textured, slightly aromatic edge. This suits someone who likes polished fruity gourm…

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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, The Monarch or Classic Paradise?

The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories. The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; Classic Paradise is rated 3.95/5 from 206 votes. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Classic Paradise for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Monarch or Classic Paradise?

The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Classic Paradise 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Monarch or Classic Paradise?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Classic Paradise 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Monarch and Classic Paradise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coconut, Lavender, Vanilla and Anise.

Is The Monarch or Classic Paradise better for summer or winter?

The Monarch suits day or night wear; Classic Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Monarch and Classic Paradise?

The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Classic Paradise has top notes of Italian Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and Cassis, heart notes of Peach, Lavender, Coconut and Anise, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.