Fragrance comparison

Declaration vs Natsumeku

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 6,286 ratings analysed

6 wins

Declaration

Cartier

4.046,212 votes

Rank #1,246 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Natsumeku

Prissana

3.9274 votes

Rank #17,817 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Declaration takes 6 of 7 categories.

Declaration
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Natsumeku
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Declaration6/7

Natsumeku1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DeclarationCartier

NatsumekuPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 6,212 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

Category winnerDeclarationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

6,212 votes

36%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerDeclarationMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDeclaration

SillageDeclaration

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value46

Category winnerDeclarationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

aromatic58%

green44%

mossy30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCarawayBirchBergamotCorianderMandarin OrangeNeroliArtemisia

Heart

Guatemalan CardamomPepperGingerIrisJuniperCinnamonOrris RootJasmine

Base

Tahitian VetiverTeaCedarLeatherOakmossAmber

Notes

YuzuHinoki WoodNeroliOakmossCamphorBitter OrangeLavenderBergamotMandarin OrangeRose OilTangerineArtemisia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli. Durations are only published for Natsumeku, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall38

Winter14

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNatsumekuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex19

Women2

Men38

Unisex50

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,246

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#17,817

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDeclarationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Declaration opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot before immediately shifting into an assertive heart of Guatemalan cardamom, pepper, and caraway. Jean-Claude Ellena crafted this 1998 fragrance around a striking contrast between cool citrus and warm, dry spices that carry a distinct huma…

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Natsumeku by Prissana opens with a tart, realistic burst of yuzu peel alongside bitter orange and zesty bergamot. The citrus introduction is sharp, rustic, and distinctively herbal rather than sugary or synthetic. As the initial brightness settles, a cooling breeze of camphor and clean lavender cuts through the zest, …

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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, Declaration or Natsumeku?

Declaration takes 6 of 7 categories. Declaration is rated 4.04/5 from 6,212 votes; Natsumeku is rated 3.92/5 from 74 votes. Choose Declaration for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Natsumeku for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Declaration or Natsumeku?

Declaration lasts longest (Declaration 67/100, Natsumeku 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Declaration or Natsumeku?

Projection is very close: Declaration 58/100, Natsumeku 56/100 for sillage.

Do Declaration and Natsumeku smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli.

Is Declaration or Natsumeku better for summer or winter?

For summer, Natsumeku is the stronger pick. For winter, Declaration is the stronger pick. Natsumeku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Declaration and Natsumeku?

Declaration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Caraway, Birch and Bergamot, heart notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Pepper, Ginger and Iris, a base of Tahitian Vetiver, Tea, Cedar and Leather. Natsumeku features Yuzu, Hinoki Wood, Neroli, Oakmoss and Camphor.