Fragrance comparison

Artemus Emerald vs Lady Danger

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 303 ratings analysed

6 wins

Artemus Emerald

Luka Milano

4.2133 votes

Rank #9,001 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Lady Danger

MAC

3.50270 votes

Rank #12,624 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Artemus Emerald takes 6 of 7 categories.

Artemus Emerald
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lady Danger
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Artemus Emerald6/7

Lady Danger1/7

Ratings & consensus: Artemus Emerald
Community sentiment: Artemus Emerald
Longevity: Artemus Emerald
Sillage & projection: Artemus Emerald
Value for money: Lady Danger
Versatility: Artemus Emerald
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Artemus Emerald

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Artemus EmeraldLuka Milano

Lady DangerMAC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 55%Had 4%Want 41%

3.50/ 5 · 270 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerArtemus EmeraldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

32%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

18%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

26%Dislike

3%Hate

270 votes

Category winnerArtemus EmeraldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityArtemus Emerald

SillageArtemus Emerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value63

Category winnerLady DangerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral90%

warm spicy80%

fruity70%

sweet60%

woody50%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

amber77%

cherry69%

sweet61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

TangerineLemonMilkPepper

Heart

JasmineFigMay Rose

Base

SaffronWhite MuskSandalwoodAgarwood

Top

Sour CherryTangerine

Heart

Black AmberTyger LilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliSaffron

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Jasmine and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall37

Winter16

Day100

Night80

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerArtemus EmeraldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex64

Women12

Men5

Unisex44

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,001

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#12,624

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerArtemus EmeraldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Artemus Emerald by Luka Milano presents a bright, citrus-forward opening of tangerine and lemon, quickly grounding itself with milk and pepper. This unisex fragrance finds balance through heart notes of fig, jasmine, and may rose. It is a modern creation that sits comfortably in casual or office settings during the sp…

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MAC Lady Danger opens with a tart burst of sour cherry and bright tangerine before settling into dark black amber and earthy patchouli. Designed to match the famous crimson lipstick, it brings a warm spicy edge that shines during chilly autumn evenings and late night gatherings. It offers a punchy alternative for thos…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Artemus Emerald or Lady Danger?

Artemus Emerald takes 6 of 7 categories. Artemus Emerald is rated 4.21/5 from 33 votes; Lady Danger is rated 3.50/5 from 270 votes. Choose Artemus Emerald for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lady Danger for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Artemus Emerald or Lady Danger?

Artemus Emerald lasts longest (Artemus Emerald 74/100, Lady Danger 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Artemus Emerald or Lady Danger?

Projection is very close: Artemus Emerald 63/100, Lady Danger 62/100 for sillage.

Do Artemus Emerald and Lady Danger smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Jasmine and Saffron.

Is Artemus Emerald or Lady Danger better for summer or winter?

For summer, Artemus Emerald is the stronger pick. For winter, Lady Danger is the stronger pick. Artemus Emerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Artemus Emerald and Lady Danger?

Artemus Emerald has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon, Milk and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Fig and May Rose, a base of Saffron, White Musk, Sandalwood and Agarwood. Lady Danger has top notes of Sour Cherry and Tangerine, heart notes of Black Amber, Tyger Lily and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Saffron.