Fragrance comparison

Hunter vs La Merna

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hunter

MAISON ASRAR

4.5648 votes

Rank #5,183 AromaticVanilla

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12%scent match

Clearly different

La Merna

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #61,567 PowderyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hunter takes 4 of 4 categories.

Hunter
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
La Merna
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hunter4/4

La Merna0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HunterMAISON ASRAR

La MernaLe Bonheur Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 73%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

81%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityHunter

SillageHunter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value25

Category winnerHunterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

powdery100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

iris69%

violet61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiLavenderPineappleBergamotLemon

Heart

CedarwoodPatchouliGeraniumLily of the Valley

Base

CaramelTonkaVanillaMusk

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesPineappleCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily of the ValleyVioletOrris

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Cedarwood, Lily of the Valley and Tonka. Durations are only published for La Merna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer30

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#61,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHunterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hunter by MAISON ASRAR is a modern Oriental Fougere built on a striking sweet and aromatic foundation. Opening with a crisp, fruity burst of pineapple and zesty lemon, it quickly shifts into a warm, creamy caramel and tonka bean base. This fragrance is crafted for men who enjoy vibrant, club-oriented scents that remai…

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La Merna by Le Bonheur Perfumes is a crisp floral aldehyde fragrance that balances clean botanical greenery with a smooth, cosmetic softness. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green notes alongside juicy pineapple and warm cardamom. As the first spray settles, powdery orris and delicate violet combine with fresh l…

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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, Hunter or La Merna?

Hunter takes 4 of 4 categories. Hunter is rated 4.56/5 from 48 votes; La Merna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hunter for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose La Merna for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hunter or La Merna?

Hunter lasts longest (Hunter 87/100, La Merna 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hunter or La Merna?

Hunter projects furthest (Hunter 78/100, La Merna 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hunter and La Merna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Cedarwood, Lily of the Valley and Tonka.

Is Hunter or La Merna better for summer or winter?

Hunter suits daytime wear; La Merna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hunter and La Merna?

Hunter has top notes of elemi, Lavender, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Geranium and Lily of the Valley, a base of Caramel, Tonka, Vanilla and Musk. La Merna has top notes of Green Notes, Pineapple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Violet and Orris, a base of Cedarwood, Tonka and Musk.