Monaco by Milton Lloyd
Women
Description
Monaco by Milton Lloyd is a floral musk woody fragrance for women. The top notes are violet, rose, and carnation; the heart notes are powdery and spicy; 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
What do you think?
Leading answer Like it
62 votes
Season
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55 votes
Time of day
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37 votes
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Fragrance profile
About Monaco
Monaco by Milton Lloyd is a floral musk woody fragrance for women. The top notes are violet, rose, and carnation; the heart notes are powdery and spicy; 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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Sidonie
Milton Lloyd or UTC (I’m not entirely sure what the brand is called) has a reputation for making incredibly faithful clones. I own three of their fragrances (Kashmir, Hawaii, and Monaco) and can’t speak to the first two, but Monaco is a different story. The resemblance to the vintage Paris by YSL is remarkably well-executed. It steers clear of the cloying, pretentious vibe of the current version. This rose is the tempting one I remember from the 80s and 90s. It carries the intensity and freshness of a damask rose, just like the original Paris, and it’s easy to visualize—a deep red, dew-kissed bloom. The iris, unlike in the modern version, doesn’t overwhelm; it stays understated and adds a subtle talciness. The violet brings depth and mystery, backed by patchouli. It’s a classic, book-worthy scent with real quality. And for €6.95? How is it possible that the iris note feels better handled in Monaco than in a perfume that costs nearly ten times as much? What kind of work would it have taken YSL to keep the original formula if a humble English house has almost nailed it? They’ll know. I’m sticking with Monaco, which isn’t a cheap, low-effort knockoff, nor are the other two I have from UTC. They last forever, have great projection, and have what it takes to earn respect. If you’re a chypre lover, try Kashmir; it’s another absolute steal.