Fragrance comparison

Avtar vs La Merna

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Avtar

Asghar Adam Ali

4.002 votes

Rank #55,505 LeatherIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

La Merna

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #61,567 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avtar takes 4 of 4 categories.

Avtar
Choose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
La Merna
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Avtar4/4

La Merna0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvtarAsghar Adam Ali

La MernaLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAvtar

SillageAvtar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAvtarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

iris92%

lavender84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

powdery100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

iris69%

violet61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPink PepperCardamomCloveCedarwoodBergamotMandarinPepper

Heart

IrisFigGeraniumAmbretteOrrisRoseWhite Blossom

Base

LeatherTonkaAmberPatchouliLabdanumAmbroxanVanillaBenzoin

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesPineappleCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily of the ValleyVioletOrris

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cedarwood, Orris and Tonka. Durations are only published for La Merna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAvtarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avtar opens with bright bergamot, mandarin, lavender and spices, then settles into a smoother iris, rose and fig heart over a sweet leather-amber base. It reads rich, textured and slightly powdery. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys bold, modern orientals with a soft floral core. Sample first if you are sen…

Reviews →

La Merna by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a crisp floral aldehyde fragrance that balances clean botanical greenery with a smooth, cosmetic softness. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green notes alongside juicy pineapple and warm cardamom. As the first spray settles, powdery orris and delicate violet combine with fresh l…

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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, Avtar or La Merna?

Avtar takes 4 of 4 categories. Avtar is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; La Merna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Avtar for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose La Merna for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avtar or La Merna?

Avtar lasts longest (Avtar 100/100, La Merna 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avtar or La Merna?

Avtar projects furthest (Avtar 100/100, La Merna 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avtar and La Merna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cedarwood, Orris and Tonka.

Is Avtar or La Merna better for summer or winter?

Avtar suits evening wear; La Merna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avtar and La Merna?

Avtar has top notes of Lavender, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Iris, Fig, Geranium and Ambrette, a base of Leather, Tonka, Amber and Patchouli. La Merna has top notes of Green Notes, Pineapple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Violet and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Tonka and Musk.