Quick answer: Monaco Royale is the greener, woodier one: pear, melon and green notes over soft wood and cedarwood, finishing on moss, caramel and musk, and it is listed for work. Nautilus is brighter and more luminous: pear, bergamot, ginger and mandarin over orange blossom and jasmine, with amber, vanilla, guaiac wood and ambroxan. Both are unisex summer extraits.
Mykonos Monaco Royale and Mykonos Nautilus are two unisex scents built around pear. Nautilus belongs to the Sunforged collection; Monaco Royale does not. Here is how the two differ.
Monaco Royale vs Nautilus at a glance
| Monaco Royale | Nautilus | |
|---|---|---|
| Family | Fruity, Musky | Citrus, Fruity |
| For | Unisex | Unisex |
| Concentration | Extrait de Parfum | Extrait de Parfum |
| Intensity | Moderate | Strong |
| Seasons | Spring, Summer | Summer |
| Occasions | Daily, Evening, Work | Daily, Evening, Special |
| Top notes | Pear, Melon, Green Notes | Pear, Bergamot, Ginger, Mandarin Orange |
| Heart notes | Soft Wood, Cedarwood | Pear, Orange Blossom, Jasmine |
| Base notes | Moss, Caramel, Musk | Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Ambroxan |
| Sizes | 50 ml / 100 ml | 100 ml |
| Rating* | 4.75 / 5 (8 reviews) | 4.47 / 5 (15 reviews) |
*Verified reviews at the time of writing.
What they have in common
Both share musk and pear in their note pyramids. Both are unisex extraits de parfum, listed for summer and for daily wear and evenings.
How Monaco Royale and Nautilus differ
Monaco Royale opens with pear, melon and green notes, then a heart of soft wood and cedarwood. The base of moss, caramel and musk adds a touch of sweetness. The brand describes it as fresh yet sensual, like a night on the French Riviera.
Nautilus uses pear twice: in the top with bergamot, ginger and mandarin, and in the heart with orange blossom and jasmine. Amber, musk, vanilla, guaiac wood and ambroxan make the base warmer and more luminous.
Monaco Royale is rated Moderate, listed for spring and summer and for work, and comes in 50 and 100 ml; the brand handbook gives it strong sillage and 12+ hours. Nautilus is rated Strong, listed for summer and for special occasions, and comes in 100 ml only.
Which should you choose?
- Choose Mykonos Monaco Royale if you want a green, woody pear scent for spring and summer that also works at the office.
- Choose Mykonos Nautilus if you want a stronger, more luminous pear scent with orange blossom for summer and special occasions.
Want more detail? Read the full Nautilus guide.
Nautilus is also compared with its Sunforged sibling in Marbella vs Nautilus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for the office?
Monaco Royale, which is listed for work. Nautilus is listed for daily wear, evenings and special occasions.
Is Nautilus available in 50 ml?
No, Nautilus comes in 100 ml only, like the other Sunforged scents. Monaco Royale comes in 50 and 100 ml. See 50 ml or 100 ml.
Which is more popular?
Nautilus, with 15 verified reviews at the time of writing, averaging 4.47 out of 5. For more scents like these, see our guide to pear perfumes.