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Exclusive Collection / Lava

Monarch Vertus

8.4 / 10 88 Ratings

A popular perfume by Vertus for women and men. The release year is unknown. The scent is spicy-citrusy. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Citrus

Woody

Green

Resinous

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Juniper

Lemon

Pepper

Heart Notes

Cypress

Clove

Jasmine

Base Notes

Moss

Balsamic notes

Woody notes Musk

Musk

Ratings

Scent

8.488 Ratings

Longevity

8.081 Ratings

Sillage

7.682 Ratings

Bottle

7.881 Ratings

Value for money

7.068 Ratings

Submitted by Calista, last update on 10/02/2025.

Interesting Facts

The fragrance is part of the Exclusive Collection / Lava collection.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

X for Men

Reckless pour Homme Parfum

Reckless pour Homme Eau de Parfum

Massimo

Golden Dallah

Evernia Eau de Parfum

Reviews

7 in-depth fragrance descriptions

02/28/2025

7
Pricing 6
Sillage 8
Longevity 9
Scent

Smirky
483 Reviews

Smirky

Helpful Review 3

Classy gentleman's fragrance

I've never tried X, so can't compare Monarch to it. Monarch opens with a mild citrus-y and peppery scent which is quickly overtaken by the cypress and cloves. Eventually there's the appearance of a mild woody note, but the cypress and cloves are dominant. As the hours go by, the cypress diminishes but the cloves remain more present. Monarch immediately reminded me of Alexandria Fragrances Italian Forest (which is a dupe of Tom Ford's Italian Cypress, which I've never tried) while adding the cloves and reducing the strength of the citrus.

Longevity is quite good - got about 9 hours out of it - while the projection was more moderate. Monarch is a subdued fragrance. You aren't going to fumigate a room. It's more of a classy gentleman's fragrance. While I liked it overall, it's a bit too reserved for me OR I'm not classy enough. lol

10/02/2025

7
Pricing 7
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 8
Scent

Omnipotato
360 Reviews

Omnipotato

3

Versatile dry spicy fragrance

On paper I should really like this one. Fresh citrusy peppery opening with a kind of dry spiciness of clove and cardamom over a mossy base. Very very deconstructed modernized chypre. I feel the Golden Dallah comparison but it reminds me a bit of Luxor too. Definitely could see Monarch being a forgotten Xerjoff languishing in their huge catalog. Haven't tried X for Men but now I kind of want to see Clive Christian's take on this DNA; I always assumed that it was floral/powdery/old-fashioned for some reason. Monarch, though, lacks punch or depth to make it full bottle worthy for me. Quite nice though, I definitely don't mind wearing it. Very versatile and pleasant.

12/15/2024

4
Pricing 10
Bottle 7
Sillage 9
Longevity 7
Scent

Musthikla
7 Reviews

Musthikla

1

Monarch Vertus

A very interesting and appealing perfume, inspired by the perfume that founded and defined its place at the very top of perfume creations, the magnificent Clive Christian X For Men. Considering that copying perfume creations equals cloning, Monarch comes as a clone of X, and a very expensive clone at that. They have a very similar opening and continuation of the perfume composition, while X's dry down is still unsurpassed and unattainable for any perfume inspired by it. Monarch is a very smooth and refined perfume that is ideal for everyday wear, which is exactly what is expected from a daily alternative to CC X. Monarch is a fresh woody-spicy perfume. It opens with peppery juniper with a strong hit of lemon. You immediately feel that pleasant freshness, the scent of the giants that improves the mood. Carnations, cypress and a little jasmine are mixed into the continuation, while the base consists of resinous wood notes with a touch of moss and musk. For me personally, Monarch is the perfect perfume for everyday wear, I get compliments on it and I enjoy it. The projection is very good for this type of perfume, it is not radial, but you will certainly be noticed. It stays on my skin for a long 12 hours, which is more than enough for spring/summer when I wear it the most and if it suits all seasons. Vertus is a very interesting brand, in my opinion the bottles are perfectly made with a strong magnetic cap and an excellent sprayer, but I don't think that justifies their high price. Fans of CC X should definitely try this perfume.

09/06/2025

Reddawks
73 Reviews

Reddawks

1

The name sets the ambition

Monarch.

So, the perfume of a king… but what kind of king are we talking about?

A contemporary monarch, who wears his beard and suit like no one else.
Lemon and juniper berries could make it a classic fragrance.
But the spices — pepper and clove — bring a modernity, without undermining its aristocratic intent.

I could imagine it worn by Felipe VI of Spain: calm, composed, raised from the very beginning to know how a monarch should behave and carry himself.

Deeper down, notes of moss, musk, and woods quietly remind us who leads the conversation.

Insta: switzer_scent

02/23/2024

5
Pricing 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 6.5
Scent

V37
9 Reviews

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V37

Helpful Review 7

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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