Fragrance comparison

Velvet Night vs Monarch

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Velvet Night

Ubaya · 2021

4.3228 votes

Rank #17,207 FruitySweet

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42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Monarch

Alexandria Fragrances

4.1988 votes

Rank #8,161 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories.

Velvet Night
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Monarch
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Velvet Night3/7

Monarch4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Velvet NightUbaya

MonarchAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 35%

4.19/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 49%Had 9%Want 43%

Category winnerVelvet NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

66%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerMonarchMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMonarch

SillageMonarch

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value69

Category winnerVelvet NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

iris77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBergamotRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisCinnamon

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaVetiverOakmoss

Top

RhubarbBergamotPineapple

Heart

JasmineIrisPaprika

Base

CinnamonVanillaOakmossVirginia CedarLabdanumVetiverAmberStyrax

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Velvet Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer62

Fall100

Winter77

Day83

Night100

Spring87

Summer45

Fall100

Winter65

Day96

Night100

Category winnerVelvet NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2021

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,161

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMonarchHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvet Night by Ubaya is a plush, comforting fragrance built on an inviting contrast of tart fruits and powdery sweetness. The first spray releases a lively rush of tangy rhubarb and sweet pineapple, cut through by brisk bergamot. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruit edge softens noticeably. A velvety heart of crea…

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Monarch opens with a tart fruity lift of rhubarb, bergamot and pineapple, then settles into a warmer woody amber core with iris, spice and mossy depth. It usually reads smooth, dry and slightly sweet rather than loud or sugary. This is a strong pick for wearers who like aromatic woods with some richness. It can suit c…

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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, Velvet Night or Monarch?

Monarch takes 4 of 7 categories. Velvet Night is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes; Monarch is rated 4.19/5 from 88 votes. Choose Velvet Night for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Monarch for a woody and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Velvet Night or Monarch?

Monarch lasts longest (Monarch 76/100, Velvet Night 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Velvet Night or Monarch?

Monarch projects furthest (Monarch 67/100, Velvet Night 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Velvet Night and Monarch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Jasmine.

Is Velvet Night or Monarch better for summer or winter?

For summer, Velvet Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Velvet Night is the stronger pick. Velvet Night suits evening wear; Monarch suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Velvet Night and Monarch?

Velvet Night has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Monarch has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Paprika, a base of Cinnamon, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.