Fragrance comparison

Eau de Lune vs Vera Wang Anniversary

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

Eau de Lune

Laura Mercier

3.59154 votes

Rank #16,715 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Vera Wang Anniversary

Vera Wang

3.9682 votes

Rank #29,724 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vera Wang Anniversary takes 5 of 7 categories.

Eau de Lune
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vera Wang Anniversary
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Lune2/7

Vera Wang Anniversary5/7

Ratings & consensus: Vera Wang Anniversary
Community sentiment: Vera Wang Anniversary
Longevity: Eau de Lune
Sillage & projection: Vera Wang Anniversary
Value for money: Vera Wang Anniversary
Versatility: Vera Wang Anniversary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Lune

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de LuneLaura Mercier

Vera Wang AnniversaryVera Wang

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 28%Want 42%

3.96/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 46%

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

23%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEau de Lune

SillageVera Wang Anniversary

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

violet77%

citrus69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

musky77%

aquatic69%

animalic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletWhite FlowersYlang-YlangMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyFrangipaniOrange BlossomWhite PeachRose

Base

Orris RootMuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotMandarin OrangeWater NotesApple Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaOrange BlossomRose

Base5-7+ hrs

MuskAmberCedarOrris Root

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Orris Root. Durations are only published for Vera Wang Anniversary, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall49

Winter32

Day100

Night31

Category winnerVera Wang AnniversaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 21%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#29,724

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau de LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Lune is a soft floral composition that emphasizes violet and powdery white flowers. Launched in 2002, this fragrance offers a gentle, intimate scent profile ideal for spring days or office wear. It balances bright citrus with a heart of lily-of-the-valley and rose, grounding itself in a subtle base of musk and …

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Vera Wang Anniversary opens with a bright splash of Sicilian bergamot and crisp apple leaf. Water notes immediately soften the citrus bite. It feels clean. You get a dewy morning glow rather than sharp laundry soap. Soon, lush gardenia and creamy orange blossom step forward to claim center stage. They never feel thick…

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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, Eau de Lune or Vera Wang Anniversary?

Vera Wang Anniversary takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau de Lune is rated 3.59/5 from 154 votes; Vera Wang Anniversary is rated 3.96/5 from 82 votes. Choose Eau de Lune for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vera Wang Anniversary for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Lune or Vera Wang Anniversary?

Eau de Lune lasts longest (Eau de Lune 66/100, Vera Wang Anniversary 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Lune or Vera Wang Anniversary?

Vera Wang Anniversary projects furthest (Vera Wang Anniversary 66/100, Eau de Lune 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Lune and Vera Wang Anniversary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Rose and Orris Root.

Is Eau de Lune or Vera Wang Anniversary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vera Wang Anniversary is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Lune is the stronger pick. Vera Wang Anniversary suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Lune and Vera Wang Anniversary?

Eau de Lune has top notes of Violet, White Flowers, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Frangipani, Orange Blossom and White Peach, a base of Orris Root, Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Vera Wang Anniversary has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Water Notes and Apple Leaf, heart notes of Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar and Orris Root.