Fragrance comparison

Thiara vs Monoi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

4 wins

Thiara

Marc de la Morandiere

4.0519 votes

Rank #36,329 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Monoi

Carol's Daughter

3.8817 votes

Rank #51,140 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Thiara takes 4 of 5 categories.

Thiara
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monoi
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Thiara4/5

Monoi1/5

Ratings & consensus: Thiara
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Thiara
Sillage & projection: Thiara
Value for money: Monoi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Thiara

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ThiaraMarc de la Morandiere

MonoiCarol's Daughter

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 26%Had 30%Want 44%

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 56%Had 6%Want 38%

Category winnerThiaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

41%Love

18%Like

29%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThiara

SillageThiara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMonoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

warm spicy53%

animalic42%

white floral100%

woody90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

musky60%

powdery50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PeachAppleSea NotesPetitgrainLemon Leaf OilCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineClovesPatchouliRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVanilla

Top

GardeniaBergamotPetitgrainEucalyptusGrapesSea NotesCoconut

Heart

Orange BlossomTuberoseJasmineAniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCedarPeru BalsamSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Petitgrain, Coconut and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Thiara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer100

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night35

Spring75

Summer100

Fall38

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 41%Work 31%Date 18%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThiaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Thiara by Marc de la Morandiere opens with a bright splash of juicy peach, crisp green apple, and salty sea notes. The burst feels breezy and instantly sunny. Within fifteen minutes, the marine sharpness softens into a lush heart of creamy tuberose, orange blossom, and heady jasmine warmed by a pinch of clove. It feel…

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Monoi by Carol's Daughter is a Floral fragrance for women. Monoi was launched in 2016. Top notes are Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain, Eucalyptus, Grapes, Sea Notes and Coconut; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine, Anise and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Peru Balsam, Sandalw…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Thiara or Monoi?

Thiara takes 4 of 5 categories. Thiara is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes; Monoi is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Thiara for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monoi for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Thiara or Monoi?

Thiara lasts longest (Thiara 58/100, Monoi 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Thiara or Monoi?

Thiara projects furthest (Thiara 65/100, Monoi 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Thiara and Monoi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Petitgrain, Coconut and Orange Blossom.

Is Thiara or Monoi better for summer or winter?

Thiara suits daytime wear; Monoi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Thiara and Monoi?

Thiara has top notes of Peach, Apple, Sea Notes and Petitgrain, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Monoi has top notes of Gardenia, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose, Jasmine and Anise, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Peru Balsam.