Fragrance comparison

Harem vs Momona

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 282 ratings analysed

5 wins

Harem

3.42221 votes

Rank #7,378 PatchouliWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #27,030 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Harem takes 5 of 7 categories.

Harem
Choose it for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Harem5/7

Momona2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HaremLR

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 46%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

Category winnerMomonaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerHaremMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHarem

SillageHarem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value30

Category winnerHaremBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

chocolate77%

woody69%

caramel61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mexican chocolateCaramelMandarin Orange

Heart

PatchouliJasmineLotus

Base

AmberVanilleMusk

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCaramel, Mandarin Orange, Lotus and Amber. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer13

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day95

Night100

Category winnerMomonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women83

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,378

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#27,030

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerHaremHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Harem by LR is an oriental vanilla fragrance for women that centers on a rich, chocolate-forward profile. It balances sweet notes of caramel and vanilla with earthy patchouli and musk. This warm composition works well during the colder months for those who enjoy gourmand scents with a slightly resinous, mature charact…

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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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, Harem or Momona?

Harem takes 5 of 7 categories. Harem is rated 3.42/5 from 221 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Harem for a patchouli and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Harem or Momona?

Harem lasts longest (Harem 76/100, Momona 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Harem or Momona?

Harem projects furthest (Harem 68/100, Momona 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Harem and Momona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and caramel accords. Common notes include Caramel, Mandarin Orange, Lotus and Amber.

Is Harem or Momona better for summer or winter?

For summer, Momona is the stronger pick. For winter, Harem is the stronger pick. Momona suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harem and Momona?

Harem has top notes of Mexican chocolate, Caramel and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Amber, Vanille and Musk. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.