Fragrance comparison

Illusion vs Passion Mediterrannee Yachting

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Illusion

Denim

3.6712 votes

Rank #46,702 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Passion Mediterrannee Yachting

Pascal Morabito

4.004 votes

Rank #56,221 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Illusion takes 2 of 3 categories.

Illusion
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Passion Mediterrannee Yachting
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Illusion2/3

Passion Mediterrannee Yachting1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IllusionDenim

Passion Mediterrannee YachtingPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 13%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPassion Mediterrannee Yachting

SillageIllusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

powdery44%

bitter30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaThymeBasil

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodRussian Leather

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergris

Notes

LavenderMuskPatchoulioak mossVirginia CedarRosemaryCloveIncenseThymeBasilPepperMelon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesThyme and Basil. Durations are only published for Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#56,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIllusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Illusion is a crisp, bitter-green oriental fougere that cuts through morning air with sharp aromatic bite. The first blast delivers a potent dose of bitter artemisia, crushed garden thyme, and peppery basil. It smells like crushed Mediterranean herbs steeped in cold well water. Within twenty minutes, the sharp h…

Reviews →

Pascal Morabito launched Passion Mediterrannee Yachting in 1997 as an aromatic chypre for men. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of cypress, herbal wormwood, and bergamot before settling into a pine-heavy heart of fir resin, rosemary, and clove. A dry base of oakmoss and Virginia cedar grounds the scent, giving i…

Reviews →

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, Illusion or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Illusion takes 2 of 3 categories. Illusion is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Passion Mediterrannee Yachting is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Illusion for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Passion Mediterrannee Yachting for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Illusion or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Passion Mediterrannee Yachting lasts longest (Passion Mediterrannee Yachting 60/100, Illusion 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Illusion or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Illusion projects furthest (Illusion 50/100, Passion Mediterrannee Yachting 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Illusion and Passion Mediterrannee Yachting smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme and Basil.

Is Illusion or Passion Mediterrannee Yachting better for summer or winter?

Illusion suits daytime wear; Passion Mediterrannee Yachting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Illusion and Passion Mediterrannee Yachting?

Illusion has top notes of Artemisia, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood and Russian Leather, a base of White Musk, Siam Benzoin and Ambergris. Passion Mediterrannee Yachting features Lavender, Musk, Patchouli, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.