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The Monarch vs Fleurs d'Amour

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

Updated 65 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • The Monarch

    Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Fleurs d'Amour

    Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Monarch1/5
Fleurs d'Amour3/5
Ratings & consensus
The Monarch
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Fleurs d'Amour
Value for money
Fleurs d'Amour
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleurs d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The MonarchThe Dua Brand
Fleurs d'AmourRoger & Gallet
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%
4.59/ 5 · 41 votes
Have 27%Had 15%Want 58%
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

73%Love
27%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage81
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate92
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageFleurs d'Amour

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value65
¤ Price value75
Category winnerFleurs d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
coconut61%
citrus100%
amber92%
white floral84%
woody77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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
BergamotAldehydesGeraniumLemonOrangeGalbanum
Heart
RoseHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCarnationYlang-YlangJasmineOrange Blossom
Base
MuskCivetAmbergrisOakmossSandalwoodOpoponaxVetiverTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Ambergris 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
Spring86
Summer86
Fall100
Winter86
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex11
Women0
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerFleurs d'AmourHigher 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…

Reviews →

Fleurs d'Amour reads as an old-school floral with a bright citrus and aldehydic lift, then settles into orange blossom, carnation, honeyed florals, powder, moss, and a soft animalic trail. Reviews describe it as strong, complex, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfume styles, especially soa…

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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Monarch or Fleurs d'Amour?

Fleurs d'Amour takes 3 of 5 categories. The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; Fleurs d'Amour is rated 4.59/5 from 41 votes. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Fleurs d'Amour for a citrus and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Monarch or Fleurs d'Amour?

They last about the same: The Monarch 83/100, Fleurs d'Amour 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Monarch or Fleurs d'Amour?

Projection is very close: Fleurs d'Amour 83/100, The Monarch 81/100 for sillage.

Do The Monarch and Fleurs d'Amour smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean, Ambergris and Oakmoss.

Is The Monarch or Fleurs d'Amour better for summer or winter?

The Monarch suits day or night wear; Fleurs d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Monarch and Fleurs d'Amour?

The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Fleurs d'Amour has top notes of Bergamot, Aldehydes, Geranium and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Musk, Civet, Ambergris and Oakmoss.

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