The Monarch vs Oligarch
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories.
The MonarchChoose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
OligarchChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Monarch4/5
Oligarch1/5
- 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
- Oligarch
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The MonarchThe Dua BrandOligarchRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 58%Had 5%Want 38%
4.37/ 5 · 1,202 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerThe MonarchRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate88%Love
4%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
60%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
708 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Monarch
SillageThe Monarch
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThe MonarchBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
sweet92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
coconut61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
fruity69%
leather61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
JuniperCoconutOrange BlossomTonka BeanAmbergrisBirch TarLavenderChampacaVanillaOakmossButterAnise
No top / heart / base split published
Top
LemonBergamotLimeLavenderThyme
Heart
Black CurrantAppleOrange BlossomChampacaJasmineCoconutLily
Base
juniper berryBirchPink PepperCedarOakmossAmberTonka BeanMate
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Lavender. Durations are only published for The Monarch, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer94
Fall94
Winter72
Day100
Night94
Spring100
Summer93
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,757
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#153
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews233
Category winnerOligarchHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 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 →Oligarch is a polished citrus chypre with the bright, bitter sparkle of lemon, bergamot and lime up front, then a smoother core of black currant, herbs and woods. It often reads refined, masculine and tailored rather than loud. If you already enjoy Terre d'Hermes, this sits in a similar space but usually feels richer,…
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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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, The Monarch or Oligarch?
The Monarch takes 4 of 5 categories. The Monarch is rated 4.67/5 from 24 votes; Oligarch is rated 4.37/5 from 1,202 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 Oligarch for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, The Monarch or Oligarch?
The Monarch lasts longest (The Monarch 83/100, Oligarch 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Monarch or Oligarch?
The Monarch projects furthest (The Monarch 81/100, Oligarch 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Monarch and Oligarch smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Lavender.
Is The Monarch or Oligarch better for summer or winter?
The Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Monarch and Oligarch?
The Monarch features Juniper, Coconut, Orange Blossom, Tonka Bean and Ambergris. Oligarch has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Lime and Lavender, heart notes of Black Currant, Apple, Orange Blossom and Champaca, a base of juniper berry, Birch, Pink Pepper and Cedar.
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