Fragrance comparison

Hard Porn vs Mezza Luna

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Hard Porn

G Parfums

1.258 votes

Rank #75,136 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mezza Luna

Jeanne Arthes

4.0011 votes

Rank #51,194 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mezza Luna takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hard Porn
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
Mezza Luna
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hard Porn1/5

Mezza Luna4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mezza Luna
Sillage & projection: Mezza Luna
Value for money: Hard Porn
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Mezza Luna
Fragranxe ranking: Mezza Luna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Hard PornG Parfums

Mezza LunaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 2%Had 4%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 8%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

88%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity28

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate6

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMezza Luna

SillageMezza Luna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHard PornBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

woody92%

mossy84%

earthy77%

aldehydic69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AshMossAldehydesPatchouliVanillaLily of the ValleyGalbanumMarigoldPineappleJasmineFreesiaPeach

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesMarigoldGalbanumBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRosePeachRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Apple

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskOakmoss

Category winnerMezza LunaLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day83

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Party 35%Casual 29%Date 24%Work 12%

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#75,136

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#51,194

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMezza LunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hard Porn by G Parfums takes a shockingly vintage turn behind its provocative name. The spray opens with fizzy aldehydes and bitter green galbanum before shifting into cold ash and tart peach slices. It is strange. The heart brings clean lily of the valley and dry marigold petals that float over damp oak moss and eart…

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Mezza Luna by Jeanne Arthes brings back the golden era of crisp, clean French perfumery at an accessible price. It opens with bright aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, and zesty bergamot that smell like luxurious milled bath soap. As it warms up, sweet peach, soft jasmine, and fresh rose emerge to round out the sharp e…

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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, Hard Porn or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna takes 4 of 5 categories. Hard Porn is rated 1.25/5 from 8 votes; Mezza Luna is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Hard Porn for a smoky and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Mezza Luna for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hard Porn or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna lasts longest (Mezza Luna 77/100, Hard Porn 28/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hard Porn or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna projects furthest (Mezza Luna 83/100, Hard Porn 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hard Porn and Mezza Luna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Vanilla, Galbanum and Marigold.

Is Hard Porn or Mezza Luna better for summer or winter?

Hard Porn suits evening wear; Mezza Luna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hard Porn and Mezza Luna?

Hard Porn features Ash, Moss, Aldehydes, Patchouli and Vanilla. Mezza Luna has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Peach and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.