Fragrance comparison

Tragedy Oil vs 7753 Unexpected Mona

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 610 ratings analysed

Tragedy Oil

Marissa Zappas

4.7179 votes

Rank #6,879 White FloralWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

7753 Unexpected Mona

Histoires de Parfums

3.90531 votes

Rank #6,287 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Tragedy Oil
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
7753 Unexpected Mona
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tragedy Oil4/8

7753 Unexpected Mona4/8

Ratings & consensus: Tragedy Oil
Community sentiment: Tragedy Oil
Longevity: 7753 Unexpected Mona
Sillage & projection: 7753 Unexpected Mona
Value for money: Tragedy Oil
Versatility: Tragedy Oil
Note pyramid (duration): 7753 Unexpected Mona
Fragranxe ranking: 7753 Unexpected Mona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tragedy OilMarissa Zappas

7753 Unexpected MonaHistoires de Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 34%Had 2%Want 65%

3.90/ 5 · 531 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerTragedy OilRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

14%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

31%Love

42%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

531 votes

Category winnerTragedy OilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity7753 Unexpected Mona

Sillage7753 Unexpected Mona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTragedy OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

fresh61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

TuberoseBalsam FirOakmossOrange BlossomSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

IvyGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamotPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberosePearHeliotropeCassisOrange Blossom

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer27

Fall85

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall0

Winter28

Day100

Night40

Category winnerTragedy OilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women78

Men8

Unisex48

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,879

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#6,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tragedy Oil by Marissa Zappas is a concentrated perfume oil centered on narcotic tuberose and crisp woods. Built as an oil roll-on, it opens with bright orange blossom paired against the sharp, cooling needles of balsam fir. As the scent settles, a lush white floral core develops around heavy tuberose, supported by an…

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7753 Unexpected Mona by Histoires de Parfums breaks away from traditional sweet florals by placing lush white petals inside a wild, rain-soaked garden. The initial spray hits with crushed green ivy, bitter galbanum, and a sharp zest of bergamot that smells like tearing fresh leaves between your fingers. As the sharp b…

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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, Tragedy Oil or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Tragedy Oil is rated 4.71/5 from 79 votes; 7753 Unexpected Mona is rated 3.90/5 from 531 votes. Choose Tragedy Oil for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose 7753 Unexpected Mona for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tragedy Oil or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

7753 Unexpected Mona lasts longest (7753 Unexpected Mona 72/100, Tragedy Oil 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tragedy Oil or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

7753 Unexpected Mona projects furthest (7753 Unexpected Mona 61/100, Tragedy Oil 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tragedy Oil and 7753 Unexpected Mona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Tragedy Oil or 7753 Unexpected Mona better for summer or winter?

For summer, 7753 Unexpected Mona is the stronger pick. For winter, Tragedy Oil is the stronger pick. Tragedy Oil suits evening wear; 7753 Unexpected Mona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tragedy Oil and 7753 Unexpected Mona?

Tragedy Oil features Tuberose, Balsam Fir, Oakmoss, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. 7753 Unexpected Mona has top notes of Ivy, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Pear, Heliotrope and Cassis, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.