Quick answer: Mykonos Monaco Royale Black is a new extrait de parfum for him: the darker, more masculine take on Monaco Royale, in a matte black bottle with a Greek key pattern. Pineapple, cardamom and blood orange open it, Madagascar vanilla, coconut and clary sage form the heart, and tonka bean, ebony wood and patchouli make up the base. It comes in 100 ml at €49.99 and is listed as coming soon.
This is a first look at the Mykonos Monaco Royale Black notes, not a wear test. The perfume cannot be ordered yet and we have not worn it, so we are not going to describe a dry-down we have never smelled. What we can do is go through the pyramid, explain what it says about the scent, and show how it differs from the Monaco Royale you may already own. We are an authorized Mykonos retailer for Europe, and the notes below come from the product data in our store.
What is Mykonos Monaco Royale Black?
Mykonos Monaco Royale Black is one of the new Mykonos releases: an extrait de parfum in a 100 ml bottle, listed for him and filed in our store under woody and vanilla. It is presented as the darker, more masculine take on Mykonos Monaco Royale. The bottle makes the point before you spray: matte black, with a Greek key pattern.
Mykonos Monaco Royale Black notes: the full pyramid
- Top: pineapple, cardamom, blood orange
- Heart: Madagascar vanilla, coconut, clary sage
- Base: tonka bean, ebony wood, patchouli
What the notes tell us
Top: pineapple, cardamom and blood orange
The opening pairs fruit with spice. Pineapple is juicy and a little tart, blood orange is a deeper, redder citrus than ordinary orange, and cardamom adds a cool, aromatic spice. This is a fruity start, but not a light or sparkling one.
Heart: Madagascar vanilla, coconut and clary sage
Vanilla arrives early, already in the heart, and coconut makes it creamier. Clary sage is the counterweight: a herbal, slightly leathery aromatic note that is common in masculine perfumery and keeps a sweet heart from turning into dessert.
Base: tonka bean, ebony wood and patchouli
The base is where "Black" earns its name. Tonka bean has a warm, almond-like sweetness, ebony wood gives a dark wood note and patchouli adds an earthy depth. On paper this is the heaviest and warmest of the new Mykonos releases.
Monaco Royale Black vs Monaco Royale: what is different?
More than the name suggests. Monaco Royale lists pear, melon and green notes on top, soft wood and cedarwood in the heart, and moss, caramel and musk in the base. It is a fresh, fruity scent listed as unisex.
| Monaco Royale | Monaco Royale Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Top | Pear, melon, green notes | Pineapple, cardamom, blood orange |
| Heart | Soft wood, cedarwood | Madagascar vanilla, coconut, clary sage |
| Base | Moss, caramel, musk | Tonka bean, ebony wood, patchouli |
| Listed for | Unisex | For him |
| Bottle | Standard Monaco Royale bottle | Matte black with a Greek key pattern |
The two pyramids do not share a single listed note. What they have in common is the structure: fruit on top, wood in the middle or base, and a sweet element underneath (caramel in one, vanilla and tonka bean in the other). So think of Monaco Royale Black as a new scent that carries the Monaco Royale idea into a darker register, not as a stronger version of the original. If you love Monaco Royale for its pear and melon freshness, do not expect to find those here.
Who Mykonos Monaco Royale Black is likely to suit
It is listed for him. Going by the notes, it is aimed at people who:
- like warm, sweet-woody scents with vanilla and tonka bean;
- want fruit in the opening but depth in the base;
- are looking for something for cooler days and evenings rather than a light daytime citrus.
Within the existing range, the nearest reference points are other scents that set pineapple against a darker base: Mykonos Inferno, with caramelized pineapple, cardamom, patchouli and tonka bean, and Mykonos Glitch, with charred pineapple, vanilla and patchouli. Our tropical fruit perfume guide covers pineapple in more detail, and the best Mykonos perfumes for men shows the rest of the masculine range.
What is Mykonos Monaco Royale Black inspired by?
The product page lists Mykonos Monaco Royale Black as inspired by Rabanne 1 Million Black. The line gives you a reference for the direction of the composition. It does not mean the two smell alike on your skin, and Mykonos is not affiliated with the house named. We explain the term in what "inspired by" means on a perfume.
What we do not know yet
We have no brand ratings for longevity, sillage or projection for Monaco Royale Black to pass on, and no wear experience of our own. The notes suggest a rich, warm scent, but how strong it is on skin can only be judged after wearing it.
Where to buy Mykonos Monaco Royale Black in Europe
Mykonos Monaco Royale Black will be available from this authorized Mykonos retailer for Europe in one size, 100 ml, at €49.99. It is listed as coming soon: the product page shows when it can be ordered. You will find it with the other new arrivals in the new releases collection; where to buy Mykonos lists the options by country. All four new releases are in our overview of the new Mykonos releases.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Monaco Royale and Monaco Royale Black?
Monaco Royale is a fresh, fruity unisex scent with pear, melon, cedarwood, caramel and musk. Monaco Royale Black is the darker take, listed for him, with pineapple, cardamom, vanilla, coconut, tonka bean, ebony wood and patchouli. The note lists do not overlap.
What does Mykonos Monaco Royale Black smell like?
Going by its notes: fruity and spicy on top with pineapple, cardamom and blood orange, creamy in the heart with Madagascar vanilla and coconut, and dark and warm in the base with tonka bean, ebony wood and patchouli.
Is Monaco Royale Black only for men?
It is listed for him. Anyone who likes warm vanilla and wood scents can of course wear it.
What sizes does it come in?
One size: 100 ml, as an extrait de parfum, in a matte black bottle with a Greek key pattern.
Can I order it now?
Not yet. It is listed as coming soon; the product page shows when ordering opens.