Monarch

Monarch by Vertus
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8.5 / 10 62 Ratings
According to EssenceVitae Research Team A popular perfume by Vertus for women and men. Furthermore The release year is unknown. The scent is spicy-citrusy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Scent
8.562 Ratings
Longevity
8.059 Ratings
Sillage
7.660 Ratings
Bottle
7.759 Ratings
Value for money
7.245 Ratings
Submitted by Calista, last update on 24.04.2024.

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3 in-depth fragrance descriptions
PeteRalon007

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Indefinable
Background: Perfumos send me samples, I then test the perfumes sent without any knowledge and describe my response - that of an inexperienced dilettante.

Wonderful. It's Saturday, the kids are in bed after 627,123 words, the heating has failed and I finally have time for a new fragrance. Thick blanket, off to the couch and off we go.
Hola, a herbaceous-fresh opening with a citrusy-bitter note. The nostrils are fully arched in order to better absorb the scent, even if this makes no sense whatsoever. Ha! Basil, definitely! But the normal one, not the Thai one, because there is definitely no licorice snail crawling in through the nostril. And there's moss too, because only on my stubborn skin does moss become an encounter of the third kind, which could best be described by the term intergalatic ashtray. Fortunately, I have deactivated the "I like/don't like" categories today, and a fragrance simply remains a fragrance. But what is it supposed to tell me? Inwardly, the eyeballs bulge towards the firmament as if there were yoga classes for the organs of sight. They are looking for a message and find the sophisticated calm of darkness. Well, after all.
Over time, it becomes a little sweet and my guess is clary sage. That makes it milder, but there could also be a little jasmine in the mix. To be honest, I have absolutely no idea what is currently entering my limbic system.
Based on my gut feeling, I would say it's a Clive Christian vintage fragrance clone in synthetic. Funnily enough, on close inspection it is clear but bitter, sweet and spicy in the air, but only moderately perceptible. It seems a little cold, distant and somehow grumpy. You literally wait until he finally stops complaining and fills out his tax return with his wooden pencil.
So I'd better make myself a cognac first.
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7
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6.5
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V37

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The false king
Usually, a crown rests on the head of the monarch.
Not in this case, however, because the golden crown literally sits on the head of the clear role model: "Original Collection - X: The Masculine Perfume of the Perfect Pair / X for Men | Clive Christian"

An impressive 16 years have passed between the release of Clive Christian and this reinterpretation of his DNA from Vertus. Enough time to think things over, to dare to experiment and discard, to rethink and create something great?

After all, there are those who claim that the fresher brother of the "Original Collection - X: The Masculine Perfume of the Perfect Pair / X for Men | Clive Christian" , the 1872 for Men was once the model for a true giant: Nine years after its release, another house dared to take on this green fresh DNA with the fruity pineapple and gave it a modern, almost youthful, but definitely pleasing coat of paint. The result is still considered by many to be the ultimate in the perfume world, as we are talking about none other than Aventus

So has Vertus now done the same to Creed and produced a mass-market hit from Clive Christian's typically classic, almost somewhat aged DNA? The answer is sobering: No. Nothing was ventured and yet lost.

At heart, the monarch's DNA remains astonishingly close to the role model, so close that you don't have to suspect a relationship, it jumps out at you. Malicious tongues would almost claim that he is nothing more than a cheap copy. And: you would almost wish it were, but it's not cheap. Not even cheaper, because the "Original Collection - X: The Masculine Perfume of the Perfect Pair / X for Men | Clive Christian" reaches the same price in the sale.

So what are the differences? This becomes clearest in the opening, when a peppery lemon underlay loudly demands its place next to the actual fragrance composition, but never manages to merge harmoniously with the DNA. As quickly as it arrives, however, the citrus note is gone again and is replaced by cool juniper, which makes the DNA a little lighter for the rest of the fragrance. The rest of the fragrance can also be described as lighter, but no different: It lacks the volume, density and power of the original.

For me, this monarch remains a failed usurper, a false king, a lost hope.
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7
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5
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6
Longevity
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Aramis924

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Fata Morgana or the emperor's new clothes?
Difficult, difficult. It already starts with the packaging: If you expect a noble wooden casket with silky inlay (as pictured above), you will be disappointed. The fragrance currently traded in this country comes in a neat cardboard slipcase. This is not particularly luxurious.
The fragrance also reminds me strongly of X by Clive Christian. "Inspired by..." is the positive interpretation of this fact. One could also say, it is a fairly high-priced clone.
In this respect, one could now also read at the template, if it should be about the description of the fragrance.
In any case, it is easy to see that Geza Schön has done the groundwork. Monarch has this floating transparent beauty and this Fata Morgana-like volatility, which distinguishes many of his works.
I find Monarch to be woody and fresh in a very distinguished and sublime way. That's the positive aspect. The sillage is on skin, textile and paper is, however, modest to unsatisfactory. I do not perceive any development in the course of the fragrance. Thus I have the impression of a molecular fragrance, even if the pyramid claims something else.
And apparently you can such composed fragrances also hardly "turn louder". Presumably, they otherwise lose their magic.
Monarch fascinates me despite these weaknesses nevertheless very much - probably just because he gives himself so unapproachable.
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ManzoorManzoor 2 months ago
Its nonstop presence will amaze you.
Starts off citrusy,turns green by cypresses from the high garden,with woody base.
Made from highest ingredients.
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KuoKuo 5 months ago
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Bottle
8
Sillage
9
Longevity
9
Scent
Perfect parfum for everyday use. Elegant, masculin and with great performance.
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NachoargNachoarg 2 years ago
8
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9
Sillage
9
Longevity
9
Scent
To me this one smell great, love the juniper berries . Woody masculin , perfotmance very good and long lástima. I like as personal scent
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