Vertus 2017 EDP

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Monarch

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Vertus Monarch is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Monarch opens with Lemon, Pepper, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Cypress, Jasmine, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Resins, and Oakmoss. Vertus's Monarch carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Monarch is a powerhouse for the discerning individual, delivering a robust, sophisticated aura that some find profoundly regal and others, well, a bit like raw carrots. It's a bold, spicy woody scent that certainly won't leave you unnoticed.
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  • Classic
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Monarch Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Juniper36%
Lemon35%
Pepper29%
Heartas listed
Cypress42%
Clove36%
Jasmine22%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes31%
Resins27%
Oakmoss26%
Musk16%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its rich woody and spicy accords, make it better suited for formal events and date nights. It's a bit too dominant for everyday casual wear or an office environment where subtlety is key.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with an invigorating burst of peppery juniper and sharp lemon, quickly deepening into a heart of aromatic cypress and warm, piquant clove oil, softened by jasmine. The journey settles into a rich, mossy woods base, underpinned by deep resins and a subtle, earthy musk, creating a complex, long-lasting aroma.

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