HM Eau de Parfum vs Queens & Monsters Eau de Parfum

HM

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1997	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

Queens & Monsters

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - HM

This 90s gem is a divisive one. For some, it's a nostalgic, unique gourmand citrus with amazing performance. For others, it's a synthetic mess, too feminine, or just a sweet lemon bomb. Give it a whirl if you like a playful surprise, but probably not a safe blind buy.

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Our Verdict - Queens & Monsters

Queens & Monsters is a fascinatingly divisive scent, adored by some for its complex woody vanilla comfort, yet dismissed by others as artificial, pedestrian, or just plain weird. It's a journey, not a destination, and apparently, your mileage will vary wildly.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	10%	11%
Floral	29%	29%
Fruity	7%	1%
Green	14%	19%
Sweet	25%	21%
Warm	5%	3%
Woody	9%	14%
Earthy	10%	6%
Animalic	2%	4%
Fresh	19%	25%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

HM EdP

Queens & Monsters EdP

Notes

Only in HM

Lemon 34% Blackcurrant 25% Lavender 23% Green 19%

Only in Queens & Monsters

Petitgrain 60% Violet Leaf 40%

Shared Notes

Jasmine 27% vs 50%

Only in HM

Iris 28% Rose 22% Lily Of The Valley 22%

Only in Queens & Monsters

Freesia 49%

Shared Notes

Vanilla 20% vs 30%

Sandalwood 12% vs 32%

Only in HM

Tonka Bean 16% Dark Chocolate 15% Amber 12% Cedar 12% Oakmoss 12%

Only in Queens & Monsters

Ambroxan 20% Patchouli 16%

Accords

HM Queens & Monsters

100%

Vanilla

78%

77%

Woody

100%

86%

Citrus

51%

76%

Aromatic

52%

71%

Powdery

72%

63%

Sweet

62%

Fruity

61%

White Floral

56%

60%

Amber

54%

Warm Spicy

58%

57%

Lavender

Balsamic

57%

Green

52%

Vanilla shared

100%

78%

Woody shared

77%

100%

Citrus shared

86%

51%

Aromatic shared

76%

52%

Powdery shared

71%

72%

Sweet

63%

Fruity

62%

White Floral shared

61%

56%

Amber shared

60%

54%

Warm Spicy

58%

Lavender

57%

Balsamic

57%

Green

52%

Performance

HM Queens & Monsters

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

HM

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

HM is best suited for casual and date settings due to its noticeable sweetness and gourmand leaning, making it potentially too strong for formal events or the office. Its performance can be quite robust, which, while great for socialising, limits its versatility for more discreet situations.

Queens & Monsters

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Most find this scent to be moderate in sillage and longevity, making it suitable for close-quarters like the office, though some report it fading quickly. Its warm, creamy, and sophisticated profile makes it an excellent choice for dates, casual outings, and cooler weather, but it's generally considered too intimate for very formal events or sports.