Fragrance comparison

Unsettled vs Monsieur

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

Unsettled

FZOTIC

3.83110 votes

Rank #14,542 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Monsieur

Lanvin

4.56109 votes

Rank #5,106 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories.

Unsettled
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monsieur
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Unsettled1/7

Monsieur5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UnsettledFZOTIC

MonsieurLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.56/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerMonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

110 votes

66%Love

27%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerMonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMonsieur

SillageMonsieur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

marine69%

powdery61%

musky100%

powdery92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PineappleSandalwoodSea NotesChinese Black TeaBergamotVanillaClary SageLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green LeavesBergamotLemonFruity NotesClary Sage

Heart

CarnationCinnamonJasmineSandalwoodCedarRoseGeranium

Base

CivetMuskOakmossLabdanumLeatherTonka BeanVanillaMyrrh

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Bergamot, Vanilla and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Unsettled, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall42

Winter3

Day100

Night19

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUnsettledMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

Casual 43%Work 29%Date 18%Party 10%

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#5,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FZOTIC Unsettled is an adventurous, boundary-crossing unisex fragrance created by independent perfumer Bruno Fazzolari. Inspired by the rugged terrain of the American West, the scent opens with an unexpected pairing of tart pineapple and salty ocean spray. As the initial brightness settles, a heart of steeped Chinese …

Reviews →

Monsieur Lanvin is a classic 1964 chypre for men that centers on a dry, mossy oakmoss base. It opens with bright citrus and green leaves before settling into a sophisticated blend of carnation, leather, and animalic civet. This fragrance suits mature men who appreciate old-school, refined aromatic profiles for formal …

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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, Unsettled or Monsieur?

Monsieur takes 5 of 7 categories. Unsettled is rated 3.83/5 from 110 votes; Monsieur is rated 4.56/5 from 109 votes. Choose Unsettled for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Unsettled or Monsieur?

Monsieur lasts longest (Monsieur 70/100, Unsettled 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Unsettled or Monsieur?

Monsieur projects furthest (Monsieur 70/100, Unsettled 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Unsettled and Monsieur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Bergamot, Vanilla and Clary Sage.

Is Unsettled or Monsieur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Unsettled is the stronger pick. For winter, Monsieur is the stronger pick. Unsettled suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Unsettled and Monsieur?

Unsettled features Pineapple, Sandalwood, Sea Notes, Chinese Black Tea and Bergamot. Monsieur has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Lemon and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Carnation, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Civet, Musk, Oakmoss and Labdanum.