Fragrance comparison

La Merna vs Avtar

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

La Merna

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #61,567 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Avtar

Asghar Adam Ali

4.002 votes

Rank #55,505 LeatherIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avtar takes 4 of 4 categories.

La Merna
Choose it for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Avtar
Choose it for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

La Merna0/4

Avtar4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La MernaLe Bonheur Perfumes

AvtarAsghar Adam Ali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAvtar

SillageAvtar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAvtarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

iris69%

violet61%

leather100%

iris92%

lavender84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Green NotesPineappleCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

Lily of the ValleyVioletOrris

Base2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodTonkaMusk

Top

LavenderPink PepperCardamomCloveCedarwoodBergamotMandarinPepper

Heart

IrisFigGeraniumAmbretteOrrisRoseWhite Blossom

Base

LeatherTonkaAmberPatchouliLabdanumAmbroxanVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Orris, Cedarwood 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAvtarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Avtar opens with bright bergamot, mandarin, lavender and spices, then settles into a smoother iris, rose and fig heart over a sweet leather-amber base. It reads rich, textured and slightly powdery. This looks best suited to someone who enjoys bold, modern orientals with a soft floral core. Sample first if you are sen…

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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, La Merna or Avtar?

Avtar takes 4 of 4 categories. La Merna is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Avtar is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose La Merna for a powdery and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Avtar for a leather and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Merna or Avtar?

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

Which projects more, La Merna or Avtar?

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

Do La Merna and Avtar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share iris accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orris, Cedarwood and Tonka.

Is La Merna or Avtar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in La Merna and Avtar?

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. Avtar has top notes of Lavender, Pink Pepper, Cardamom and Clove, heart notes of Iris, Fig, Geranium and Ambrette, a base of Leather, Tonka, Amber and Patchouli.