The Monarch by The Dua Brand
Men 2018
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Description
The Monarch by The Dua Brand is a chypre fragrance for men. The Monarch was launched in 2018.
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Notes
orange blossom
Community
24 votes
- Positive 92%
- Negative 8.3%
- Neutral 0%
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In the collection
Leading answer I own it
116 votes
What do you think?
Leading answer Love it
24 votes
Season
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65 votes
Time of day
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35 votes
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Fragrance profile
About The Monarch
The Monarch by The Dua Brand is a chypre fragrance for men. The Monarch was launched in 2018.
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Longevity
Leading answer Very long-lasting
19 votes
Sillage
Leading answer Strong
18 votes
Character
Leading answer Traditionally masculine
18 votes
Value perception
Leading answer Fair price
16 votes
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Community reviews
4 reviews
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I know neither Isola Blu nor Oligarch, but this one hasn’t fully convinced me. Never buy blind, not even if the notes are your favourites. I have a personal rejection of bitter scents, but it’s subjective. As a fragrance, it’s very good, though it lacks punch. The longevity is good, but the projection leaves much to be desired. I’m letting it macerate because it lacks strength and always stays close to the skin. It’s very much in the style of Terre d’Hermès, a scent I always get tired of smelling. Hopefully I change my mind one day, but for now, it remains an DNA I don’t get along with. In terms of aroma, it’s citrusy, bitter, with sweet touches, quite ambered and woody. I can’t rate it objectively because personally I don’t like it (others do). Update 2025: finally tried Isola Blu by Roja Dove. I was blown away; the Dua version is identical. I have no words; it’s almost a 99% clone. The 1% difference is that it’s slightly more linear. But what does it matter? Side by side, they are the same. The mid-stage, trail, and longevity are identical. Perhaps they use some form of chromatography, because otherwise, there is no other way. Aroma: 7/10 Longevity: 5/10 Projection: 5/10 Trail: 5/10 Value for money: 1/10 Blind buy: 3/10 Versatility: 4/10 Season: fresh and temperate climates. More for night outs.
I’m not familiar with Isola Blu or Oligarch, but this one hasn’t quite convinced me. Just a warning: don’t buy blind, even if the notes are your favourites. I have a personal aversion to bitter scents, but that’s subjective. As a fragrance, it’s very good, though it lacks performance: the longevity is decent, but the projection leaves much to be desired. I’m letting it macerate because it lacks strength and always stays close to the skin. It’s very much in the style of Terre d’Hermès, a scent I always get tired of smelling. Hopefully my perception changes, but for now, it remains an DNA I don’t get along with. In terms of aroma, it’s citrusy, bitter, with sweet touches, quite ambered and woody. I can’t rate it objectively because personally I don’t like it (others do). Update 2025: Finally tried Isola Blu by Roja Dove. I was blown away; the Dua version is identical. I have no words; it’s almost a 99% clone. The 1% difference is that it’s slightly more linear, but side by side, they are the same. The mid-stage, trail, and longevity are identical. Perhaps they use some form of chromatography, because otherwise, there is no other explanation. Aroma: 7/10 Longevity: 5/10 Projection: 5/10 Trail: 5/10 Value for money: 1/10 Blind buy: 3/10 Versatility: 4/10 Season: fresh and temperate climates. More for night outs.
It smells amazing on me, although I don’t remember the original well, only that I love the Isola Blu line. I’m going to try to get a decant of Isola because Oligarch is almost impossible to track down. Update: I’ve updated it now.
In my opinion, it smells muuuuch too good. I don’t remember much about the original (I only recall loving Isola Blu). I’ll try to get a decant of Isola since Oligarch is practically impossible to find, and I’ll update later.