Monarch
VertusEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Monarch vs. X For Men
Is Monarch better than X For Men?
Monarch peaks in spring, while X For Men belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
JasmineOakmoss
woodyaromaticwarm 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 Monarch and X For Men?
| Monarch | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Monarch and X For Men smell?
Monarch
Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Amber
Citrus
Mossy
X For Men
Woody
Amber
Earthy
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Cinnamon
Fruity
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Monarch and X For Men share?
Top
JuniperLemonBlack Pepper
RhubarbPineappleBergamot
Heart
CypressCloveJasmine
IrisPaprikaJasmine
Base
Woody NotesResinous NotesOakmossMusk
CedarwoodCinnamonOakmossVanillaVetiverAmberStyraxLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
JuniperCloveBlack Pepper
CinnamonPaprika
Floral Notes
Jasmine
IrisJasmine
Resinous Notes
Resinous Notes
StyraxLabdanum
Woody Notes
Woody NotesCypress
Cedarwood
Citric Notes
Lemon
Bergamot
Mossy Notes
Oakmoss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do Monarch and X For Men work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Monarch or X For Men?
| Monarch | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Monarch and 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
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
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