Fragrance comparison

Celena in Bali vs Meraviglioso Istante

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Celena in Bali

Marc Joseph

4.001 votes

Rank #63,325 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Meraviglioso Istante

Officine del Profumo

5.002 votes

Rank #42,239 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Meraviglioso Istante takes 2 of 2 categories.

Celena in Bali
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Meraviglioso Istante
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Celena in Bali0/2

Meraviglioso Istante2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Celena in BaliMarc Joseph

Meraviglioso IstanteOfficine del Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

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

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMeraviglioso Istante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

rose84%

floral77%

soft spicy69%

green61%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CassisDried PlumPear

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrange BlossomFreesia

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskCaramelAmberVanillaWhite Woods

Top

PearCassisOrangeLemon

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineRoseFreesia

Base

VanillaAmberCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Pear, Rose and Freesia. Durations are only published for Celena in Bali, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 34%Date 26%Work 24%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMeraviglioso IstanteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celena in Bali by Marc Joseph delivers an immediate splash of tart cassis, crisp pear, and dark dried plum. The opening smells bold and juicy. Within twenty minutes, the sharp fruit edges soften into a bouquet of sweet pink rose, soapy freesia, and sunny orange blossom. A thick blanket of warm caramel, powdery white m…

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Meraviglioso Istante by Officine del Profumo offers a bright, fruit-forward profile built for casual daily wear. The initial spray of pear and cassis sets a sweet, energetic tone that transitions smoothly into jasmine and red berries. It settles into a comfortable base of vanilla and amber, making it a approachable ch…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Celena in Bali or Meraviglioso Istante?

Meraviglioso Istante takes 2 of 2 categories. Celena in Bali is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Meraviglioso Istante is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Celena in Bali for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Meraviglioso Istante for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Celena in Bali or Meraviglioso Istante?

Meraviglioso Istante projects furthest (Meraviglioso Istante 83/100, Celena in Bali 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celena in Bali and Meraviglioso Istante smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Cassis, Pear, Rose and Freesia.

Is Celena in Bali or Meraviglioso Istante better for summer or winter?

Celena in Bali suits daytime wear; Meraviglioso Istante suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celena in Bali and Meraviglioso Istante?

Celena in Bali has top notes of Cassis, Dried Plum and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Freesia, a base of White Musk, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla. Meraviglioso Istante has top notes of Pear, Cassis, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine, Rose and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli.