Fragrance comparison

Clair de Lune vs Dolce Sonata

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 110 ratings analysed

3 wins

Clair de Lune

AMD Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #51,861 AmberSmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Dolce Sonata

Sospiro Perfumes

3.96109 votes

Rank #9,426 SweetFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clair de Lune takes 3 of 4 categories.

Clair de Lune
Choose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dolce Sonata
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Clair de Lune3/4

Dolce Sonata1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Clair de Lune
Sillage & projection: Clair de Lune
Value for money: Clair de Lune
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dolce Sonata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clair de LuneAMD Perfumes

Dolce SonataSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.96/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love

10%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityClair de Lune

SillageClair de Lune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value47

Category winnerClair de LuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

smoky88%

sweet77%

balsamic65%

warm spicy53%

fruity42%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

amber77%

smoky69%

floral61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both amber, sweet and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseRaspberryApricot

Heart

Cotton CandySandalwood

Base

TonkaPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryApricotLimeBergamotSweet Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseOsmanthusLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base7-10+ hrs

Cotton CandyPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Raspberry, Apricot and Cotton Candy. Durations are only published for Dolce Sonata, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring66

Summer50

Fall87

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men28

Unisex36

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,861

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,426

PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo, Salah Al Zarooni

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDolce SonataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clair de Lune by AMD Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Clair de Lune was launched in 2024. Top notes are Incense, Raspberry and Apricot; middle notes are Cotton Candy and Sandalwood; base notes are Tonka, Patchouli and Amber.

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Dolce Sonata by Sospiro Perfumes opens with an energetic splash of tart raspberry, sun-ripened apricot, and zesty lime that immediately grabs your attention. As the bright citrus sparkle begins to soften, an unexpected layer of cool incense rolls in, drifting over velvety osmanthus and delicate jasmine petals. The bas…

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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, Clair de Lune or Dolce Sonata?

Clair de Lune takes 3 of 4 categories. Clair de Lune is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Dolce Sonata is rated 3.96/5 from 109 votes. Choose Clair de Lune for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dolce Sonata for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Clair de Lune or Dolce Sonata?

Clair de Lune lasts longest (Clair de Lune 100/100, Dolce Sonata 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clair de Lune or Dolce Sonata?

Clair de Lune projects furthest (Clair de Lune 75/100, Dolce Sonata 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clair de Lune and Dolce Sonata smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Raspberry, Apricot and Cotton Candy.

Is Clair de Lune or Dolce Sonata better for summer or winter?

Clair de Lune suits day or night wear; Dolce Sonata suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clair de Lune and Dolce Sonata?

Clair de Lune has top notes of Incense, Raspberry and Apricot, heart notes of Cotton Candy and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka, Patchouli and Amber. Dolce Sonata has top notes of Raspberry, Apricot, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Osmanthus, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Cotton Candy and Patchouli.