Under My Skin
Francesca BianchiEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Under My Skin vs. Monarchy
Under My Skin rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
The essentials
At a glance
| Under My Skin | Monarchy | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2011 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Francesca Bianchi | Louison Grajcar |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Under My Skin
Amber
Warm Spicy
Leather
Woody
Powdery
Animalic
Iris
Balsamic
Monarchy
Woody
Aromatic
Vanilla
Floral
Lavender
Powdery
Sweet
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black PepperLavenderGrapefruitSpicy Notes
BergamotLemongrass
Heart
Orris RootCarnationRose
LavenderCloverCashmere WoodRoseGeraniumLily of the Valley
Base
LeatherCastoreumVanillaTonka BeanAmbergrisSandalwoodCostusOakmoss
SandalwoodVanilleCedarwoodCoumarinAmberWoody NotesAmbrette
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Under My Skin | Monarchy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
Bianchi built this around castoreum and leather but she tempered them, eliminated the sweet animalics that felt too easy. The carnation iris leather that remains is the harder choice, and it asks.Under My Skin
Powdery florals aren't a typical masculine proposition. Monarchy leans into lavender and cashmere wood without apology, warm, close, almost soapy. If that softness sounds like what you're after.Monarchy