Monarch
VertusEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Monarch vs. X For Men
Monarch peaks in spring, while X For Men belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Monarch | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2001 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | — | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
JuniperLemonBlack Pepper
RhubarbPineappleBergamot
Heart
CypressCloveJasmine
IrisPaprikaJasmine
Base
Woody NotesResinous NotesOakmossMusk
CedarwoodCinnamonOakmossVanillaVetiverAmberStyraxLabdanum
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Monarch | X For Men | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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