CEVI Monarc: released in 2025, aromatic, fruity and leather, about 8h on skin, projection 9/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest CEVI Monarc dupe we found is Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense — 87% match, about $55 (estimate) versus about $325 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best CEVI Monarc dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs CEVI Monarc | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense | 87% | about $55 (−83%) | 8h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 2 | Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man | 86% | about $30 (−91%) | 7h vs 8h | 8/10 |
| 3 | Al Haramain Perfumes L'Aventure | 85% | about $30 (−91%) | 6h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Montblanc Explorer | 84% | about $70 (−78%) | 5h vs 8h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra Tonic Ice | 87% | about $20 (−94%) | 5h vs 8h | 6/10 |
Evokes the dark fruity and mossy depth of the reference, leaning into a heavier amber and patchouli base.
It shares its fruity, woody and animalic accords with CEVI Monarc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 8h against 8h and carries 5,166 community ratings.
Captures the smoky pineapple and birch character of the reference, developing into a similar rich woody dry-down.
It shares its fruity, leather and woody accords with CEVI Monarc, opens on Lemon, Pineapple and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 8h and carries 29,183 community ratings.
Recreates the bright citrus and pineapple introduction of the reference, balanced by a warm woody dry-down.
It shares its aromatic and woody accords with CEVI Monarc, opens on Lemon and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 8h and carries 2,816 community ratings.
In the same family as the reference, offering a cleaner, more versatile take on the bergamot, patchouli, and leather themes.
It shares its woody, aromatic and soft spicy accords with CEVI Monarc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 17,745 community ratings.
Shares the bold fruity and smoky leather profile of the reference with a slightly smoother opening.
It shares its aromatic accords with CEVI Monarc, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 8h and carries 75 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra Tonic Ice, at about $20 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than CEVI Monarc.
Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for CEVI Monarc.
Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense saves you about $400 a year against CEVI Monarc. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Afnan Supremacy Not Only Intense comes closest at 7.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
CEVI Monarc notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-28.