Fragrance comparison

The Monarch vs F7

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Toskovat'

3.7885 votes

Rank #9,794 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
F7
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Monarch3/5

F71/5

Ratings & consensus: The Monarch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: The Monarch
Value for money: The Monarch
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: F7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

F7Toskovat'

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

3.78/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%

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

55%Love

21%Like

18%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value43

Category winnerThe MonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

PassionfruitAppleBergamotLimeGuavaSichuan PepperCloveQuince

Heart

LavenderGeraniumCarnationHinoki WoodNectarineCedarTonka BeanBrazilian Rosewood

Base

OakmossDriftwoodBalsam FirAmbergrisSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Ambergris, Lavender and Oakmoss. 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

Summer80

Fall92

Winter40

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,794

PerfumerDavid-Lev Jipa-Slivinschi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerF7Higher 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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F7 by Toskovat' is an aromatic fougere that blends bright passionfruit and apple with a grounding base of oakmoss and balsam fir. Launched in 2023, this unisex scent provides a versatile experience that transitions well from daytime office wear to relaxed evening settings in temperate weather. It balances modern fruit…

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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 F7?

The Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories. The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; F7 is rated 3.78/5 from 85 votes. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose F7 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Monarch or F7?

They last about the same: The Monarch 83/100, F7 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Monarch or F7?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, F7 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Monarch and F7 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Ambergris, Lavender and Oakmoss.

Is The Monarch or F7 better for summer or winter?

The Monarch suits day or night wear; F7 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Monarch and F7?

The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. F7 has top notes of Passionfruit, Apple, Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Carnation and Hinoki Wood, a base of Oakmoss, Driftwood, Balsam Fir and Ambergris.