X For Men
Clive ChristianParfum2001
Side by side
X For Men vs. Monarch
X For Men peaks in fall, while Monarch belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| X For Men | Monarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2001 | 2017 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | — |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
RhubarbPineappleBergamot
JuniperLemonBlack Pepper
Heart
IrisPaprikaJasmine
CypressCloveJasmine
Base
CedarwoodCinnamonOakmossVanillaVetiverAmberStyraxLabdanum
Woody NotesResinous NotesOakmossMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| X For Men | Monarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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