Monoi
Monotheme Venezia2021
Side by side
Monoi vs. Byzantium
Monoi peaks in summer, while Byzantium belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Monoi | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2021 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Best season | Summer | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Monoi
Tropical
White Floral
Coconut
Fruity
Floral
Byzantium
Vanilla
Almond
Sweet
Powdery
Honey
Amber
Nutty
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Peach
AlmondCinnamonMimosa
Heart
Monoi
HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
Base
Osmanthus
VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Monoi | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is not a safe blind buy. It's a statement. If you want a fragrance that whispers, look elsewhere. Monoi owns the room it walks into, warm, tropical, unapologetically sweet.Monoi
This is one of the more interesting budget-orientals available. The almond-cinnamon opening has more character than you might expect from the brand. The drydown with cocoa and oud is where it earns.Byzantium