Fragrance comparison

Iceberg vs Mezza Luna

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 345 ratings analysed

Iceberg

3.78334 votes

Rank #7,228 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Mezza Luna

Jeanne Arthes

4.0011 votes

Rank #51,098 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

Iceberg
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Iceberg3/6

Mezza Luna3/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IcebergIceberg

Mezza LunaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 46%Had 32%Want 23%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 8%Want 86%

Category winnerIcebergRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

53%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMezza Luna

SillageMezza Luna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value0

Category winnerIcebergBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumBergamotBasilOrange BlossomLemonPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineOrris RootRoseYlang-Ylang

Base5-8 hrs

OakmossCedarVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex48

Women52

Work 40%Casual 37%Date 15%Party 8%

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#7,228

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#51,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIcebergHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iceberg by Iceberg opens with an unmistakable snap of bitter green stems and zesty bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial blast carries sharp galbanum, crushed basil, and a dry flash of lemon before softening into dewy orange blossom. As the initial sting fades over fifteen minutes, a pale bouquet of lily-of-the-valley…

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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, Iceberg or Mezza Luna?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. Iceberg is rated 3.78/5 from 334 votes; Mezza Luna is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Iceberg for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Iceberg or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna lasts longest (Mezza Luna 77/100, Iceberg 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iceberg or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna projects furthest (Mezza Luna 83/100, Iceberg 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iceberg and Mezza Luna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Iceberg or Mezza Luna better for summer or winter?

Iceberg suits daytime wear; Mezza Luna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iceberg and Mezza Luna?

Iceberg has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Basil and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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.