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    Side by side

    Monte Carlo vs. Saga

    Clearly related
    Saga by Oriflame bottle

    Saga

    Oriflame
    2006
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Monte Carlo vs. Saga
    Monte CarloSaga
    ConcentrationEau de Toilette—
    Launched20002006
    GenderFemaleFemale
    Perfumer—Nicole Mayu
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Monte Carlo

    Citrus
    Green
    Fruity
    White Floral
    Sweet
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Aromatic

    Saga

    Fruity
    Woody
    Patchouli
    Floral
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Earthy
    Rose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotOrangeMint Tea
    BlackcurrantTurkish rose
    Heart
    BlueberryJasmineRoseNeroli
    Floral NotesPeachPlum
    Base
    PatchouliAmberPeachVanilla
    PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Monte Carlo vs. Saga
    Monte CarloSaga
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The mint tea opening either intrigues you or makes you check if it's perfume at all. Once it settles, the real Monte Carlo emerges, blueberry and rose over amber and vanilla.Monte Carlo
    No pretension here, just solid, wearable craft. The blackcurrant keeps things lively without veering into candy territory, and the woody drydown prevents any risk of being too light.Saga