Fragrance comparison

Eclat vs Illusion

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 41 ratings analysed

Eclat

Merhis Perfumes

4.1619 votes

Rank #37,505 FloralVanilla

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34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Illusion

Matin Martin

4.6422 votes

Rank #41,544 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illusion takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eclat
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Illusion
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eclat1/5

Illusion4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EclatMerhis Perfumes

IllusionMatin Martin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 22%Had 27%Want 51%

4.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 23%Had 2%Want 76%

Category winnerIllusionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

77%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityIllusion

SillageIllusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value73

Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

rose77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

amber61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cherry BlossomPear

Heart

RoseOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaWoody NotesAmber

Top

BergamotPearGinger

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineWoody Notes

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring93

Summer100

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men32

Unisex58

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#41,544

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEclatHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eclat by Merhis Perfumes opens with crisp pear and light cherry blossom before settling into a warmer floral heart of rose and orange blossom. The base relies on amber, vanilla, and dark woody notes to give the floral elements substance as the scent matures on skin. It strikes a balance between fresh fruitiness and dr…

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Matin Martin Illusion opens with crisp bergamot and juicy pear, spiked immediately with a sharp bite of fresh ginger. The top note flash is bright and zesty, but it quickly yields to a thick heart of orange blossom and jasmine. Those white florals bring a dense, creamy sweetness that dominates the mid phase on warm sk…

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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, Eclat or Illusion?

Illusion takes 4 of 5 categories. Eclat is rated 4.16/5 from 19 votes; Illusion is rated 4.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Eclat for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Illusion for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eclat or Illusion?

Illusion lasts longest (Illusion 78/100, Eclat 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eclat or Illusion?

Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 66/100, Eclat 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eclat and Illusion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Woody Notes.

Is Eclat or Illusion better for summer or winter?

Eclat suits daytime wear; Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eclat and Illusion?

Eclat has top notes of Cherry Blossom and Pear, heart notes of Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes and Amber. Illusion has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Woody Notes, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla.