Légendes du Cèdre
L'Artisan ParfumeurEau de Parfum2021
Side by side
Légendes du Cèdre vs. Monarch
Is Légendes du Cèdre better than Monarch?
Monarch rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Légendes du Cèdre projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
LabdanumPatchouli
woodywarm spicyamber
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 Légendes du Cèdre and Monarch?
| Légendes du Cèdre | Monarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2021 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christophe Raynaud | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Légendes du Cèdre and Monarch smell?
Légendes du Cèdre
Woody
Patchouli
Warm Spicy
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Balsamic
Monarch
Leather
Warm Spicy
Amber
Sweet
Fruity
Aromatic
Oud
Smoky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Légendes du Cèdre and Monarch share?
Top—
Black TeaRed FruitsArtemisiaBergamotGrapefruit
Heart—
CardamomCinnamonFreesiaJasminePink PepperLily of the ValleyRose
Base
CedarLabdanumPatchouli
LeatherOudCedarwoodFrankincenseOakmossPatchouliLabdanumTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Resinous Notes
Labdanum
FrankincenseLabdanum
Woody Notes
Cedar
OudCedarwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Where they fit
When and where do Légendes du Cèdre and Monarch work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Légendes du Cèdre or Monarch?
| Légendes du Cèdre | Monarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Légendes du Cèdre and Monarch?
There's a version of cedar that plays it safe. This isn't that one. The saffron doesn't whisper, it arrives first, warm and slightly savory, the kind of move that makes you pay attention.Légendes du Cèdre
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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