X For Men
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Side by side
X For Men vs. Monarch
Is X For Men better than Monarch?
X For Men peaks in fall, while Monarch belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
OakmossJasmine
woodyamberwarm spicyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between X For Men and Monarch?
| X For Men | Monarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do X For Men and Monarch smell?
X For Men
Woody
Amber
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Fruity
Powdery
Monarch
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Amber
Citrus
Mossy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do X For Men and Monarch share?
Top
RhubarbPineappleBergamot
JuniperLemonBlack Pepper
Heart
IrisPaprikaJasmine
CypressCloveJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCinnamonOakmossVanillaVetiverAmberStyraxLabdanum
Woody NotesResinous NotesOakmossMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CinnamonPaprika
JuniperCloveBlack Pepper
Floral Notes
IrisJasmine
Jasmine
Resinous Notes
StyraxLabdanum
Resinous Notes
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Woody NotesCypress
Citric Notes
Bergamot
Lemon
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do X For Men and Monarch work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, X For Men or Monarch?
| X For Men | Monarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about X For Men and Monarch?
X for Men is genuinely expensive, and it smells like it. The cardamom-ginger opening does not apologize for itself, and the vanilla drydown is patient enough to reward those who wait.X For Men
You don't wear this to be noticed, you wear it to be remembered. The kind of presence that walks into a room and doesn't need to raise its voice. Spices arrive crisp, cypress and jasmine warm slowly.Monarch
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