Fragrance comparison

The Monarch vs Kéa

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Kéa

Thera Cosméticos

3.676 votes

Rank #63,846 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories.

The Monarch
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Kéa
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

The Monarch4/4

Kéa0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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: The Monarch

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

KéaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityThe Monarch

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value25

Category winnerThe MonarchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

floral61%

Scent match25%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

GalbanumHoneysuckleHyacinthOrange BlossomWhite LilySicilian LemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Moroccan JasmineYlang-YlangIrisLilyCarnationTuberoseRose

Base

OakmossVetiverLeatherPatchouliIncenseCedarAmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#63,846

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe MonarchHigher 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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Thera Cosméticos launched Kéa in 2017, created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto. This feminine floral composition opens with a crisp burst of galbanum, hyacinth, and fresh bergamot before settling into a rich garden heart of white lily, Moroccan jasmine, and honeysuckle. Deep notes of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle leather …

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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 Kéa?

The Monarch takes 4 of 4 categories. The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; Kéa is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose The Monarch for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Kéa for a white floral and woody character. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Monarch or Kéa?

The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Kéa 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Monarch or Kéa?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Kéa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Monarch and Kéa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Lavender and Oakmoss.

Is The Monarch or Kéa better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Monarch and Kéa?

The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Kéa has top notes of Galbanum, Honeysuckle, Hyacinth and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Moroccan Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Iris and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli.