Fragrance comparison

The Monarch vs L'homme M. Lacroix

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

3 wins

The Monarch

The Dua Brand

4.6724 votes

Rank #21,757 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

L'homme M. Lacroix

Rogue Perfumery

3.8395 votes

Rank #9,193 WoodyAromatic

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
L'homme M. Lacroix
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Monarch3/5

L'homme M. Lacroix2/5

Ratings & consensus: The Monarch
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Monarch
Sillage & projection: The Monarch
Value for money: L'homme M. Lacroix
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'homme M. Lacroix

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MonarchThe Dua Brand

L'homme M. LacroixRogue Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%

3.83/ 5 · 95 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

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

33%Love

24%Like

31%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Monarch

SillageThe Monarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value66

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match38%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

BergamotLemonPetitgrainOrange Blossom

Heart

GeraniumThymeCassis

Base

Birch TarOakmossCedarOrrisVetiverLabdanumSandalwoodRose

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Birch Tar 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

Summer69

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night76

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,757

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerL'homme M. LacroixHigher 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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L'homme M. Lacroix opens with a sharp citrus flash, then settles into dry leather, birch tar, oakmoss and powdery iris. It smells earthy, herbal and old-school, yet several wearers also find an airy freshness running through the heavier materials. This is a character scent, not an easy blind buy. Sample first if you a…

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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 L'homme M. Lacroix?

The Monarch takes 3 of 5 categories. The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; L'homme M. Lacroix is rated 3.83/5 from 95 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 L'homme M. Lacroix for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Monarch or L'homme M. Lacroix?

The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, L'homme M. Lacroix 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Monarch or L'homme M. Lacroix?

The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, L'homme M. Lacroix 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Monarch and L'homme M. Lacroix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Birch Tar and Oakmoss.

Is The Monarch or L'homme M. Lacroix better for summer or winter?

The Monarch suits day or night wear; L'homme M. Lacroix suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Monarch and L'homme M. Lacroix?

The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. L'homme M. Lacroix has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Petitgrain and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Thyme and Cassis, a base of Birch Tar, Oakmoss, Cedar and Orris.