Monarch Eau de Parfum vs L'Eau Scandaleuse Eau de Parfum

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Monarch Eau de Parfum bottle Monarch EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2015 Year 2014
££££ Price Tier ££
L'Eau Scandaleuse Eau de Parfum bottle L'Eau Scandaleuse EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Monarch EDP
Monarch is a divisive one. Some rave about its smooth, fruity leather and spicy warmth, while others smell a
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Our Verdict - L'Eau Scandaleuse EDP
This one's a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair, a genuinely divisive beast of a scent. Expect a full-on, unapologetic assault of vintage glam, raw animalic power, and a tuberose that's anything but shy. Not for the faint of heart, but utterly captivating.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Monarch EDP
L'Eau Scandaleuse EDP

Notes

Accords

Monarch L'Eau Scandaleuse
100%
Leather
100%
84%
Amber
71%
Woody
81%
80%
Aromatic
76%
Sweet
72%
Fruity
70%
Vanilla
70%
Oud
Tuberose
70%
Animalic
70%
68%
Smoky
68%
Earthy
65%
Mossy
58%
Herbal
52%
Leather shared
100%
100%
84%
Woody shared
71%
81%
80%
76%
72%
70%
Oud
70%
70%
70%
Smoky shared
68%
68%
65%
58%
52%

Performance

Monarch L'Eau Scandaleuse
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Monarch

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its blend of leathery warmth and subtle spice makes it versatile for a range of occasions; however, some report performance issues, meaning it might not be ideal for a long day at the office. The sophisticated, yet slightly playful, nature suits evenings out or more dressed-up casual events. It might be too heavy for sportswear.

L'Eau Scandaleuse

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its strong, long-lasting nature and potent animalic and tuberose accords, this isn't an office-friendly scent. Its bold, complex character makes it perfectly suited for evening events or intimate dates, while its unique vintage quality can certainly elevate a distinguished formal occasion.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
76%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, woody, smoky

Key Differences

Adds castoreum and cypriol oil or nagarmotha, drops cardamom and cinnamon

Where to buy

Monarch EDP
L'Eau Scandaleuse EDP
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