Monaco by Milton Lloyd
Women
Description
Monaco by Milton Lloyd is a musky floral woody fragrance for women. The top notes are violet, rose and carnation; the heart notes are powdery and spicy notes; the base notes are musk, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla.
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Key notes
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Top
violet
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Heart
talc notes
- Base musk
Community
62 votes
- Positive 82%
- Negative 15%
- Neutral 3.2%
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In the collection
Leading answer I want it
195 votes
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Leading answer Like it
62 votes
Season
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Time of day
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37 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Monaco
Monaco by Milton Lloyd is a musky floral woody fragrance for women. The top notes are violet, rose and carnation; the heart notes are powdery and spicy notes; the base notes are musk, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla.
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Longevity
Tied for the lead Moderate / Long-lasting
33 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Moderate
41 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally feminine
17 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Excellent value
19 votes
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Milton Lloyd or UTC (I’m not entirely sure of the latter’s name) have a reputation for producing extremely faithful clones. I own three of their fragrances (Kashmir, Hawaii, and Monaco) and while I can’t comment on the first two, Monaco is worth discussing. The resemblance to the vintage Paris by YSL is remarkably well-executed. It steers clear of the cloying, pretentious character of the current version. This rose is the enticing one I encountered in the 80s and 90s. It possesses the intensity and freshness of a damask rose, just like the original Paris, and conjures an easy visual of deep red petals glistening with dew. Unlike the modern version, the iris does not overwhelm; it remains understated, offering a subtle talc-like powderiness. The violet adds depth and mystery, backed by patchouli. It is a classic, bookish fragrance with genuine quality. And for €6.95? How is it possible that the iris note feels better treated in Monaco than in a perfume costing nearly ten times more? What effort would YSL have needed to maintain the original formula if a humble English house has nearly achieved it? They will know. I am sticking with Monaco, which is neither a cheap, low-quality knock-off nor are the other two UTC fragrances I own. They are exceptionally long-lasting with a great sillage and possess everything required to earn respect. If you are lovers of chypres, try Kashmir, which is another delightful find available for nothing.