La Merna vs Ciel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
La Merna takes 1 of 1 categories.
La MernaChoose it for a powdery and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
CielChoose it for a woody and leather character. Best in fall, day or night wear.
La Merna1/1
Ciel0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- La Merna
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
La MernaLe Bonheur PerfumesCielArtist'oWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
green92%
woody84%
fresh77%
iris69%
violet61%
woody100%
leather92%
violet84%
powdery77%
lavender69%
amber61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and violet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesPineappleCardamom
Heart2 to 3 hours
Lily of the ValleyVioletOrris
Base2 to 4 hours
CedarwoodTonkaMusk
Top
LavenderViolet Leaves
Heart
Guaiac WoodVioletJasmineHeliotropeCedarwoodOrrisWoody Notes
Base
LeatherTonkaOlibanumSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCypriolMusk
InformationalShared notesViolet, 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 seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,567
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,152
PerfumerHélène Prévot
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLa MernaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLa 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…
Reviews →Ciel by Artist'o opens with aromatic lavender and green violet leaf, then settles into a powdery violet and orris heart over dry woods, leather, and soft vanilla-tonka warmth. It reads smooth, smoky, and textured rather than bright, making it a better fit for cooler weather, evening wear, or anyone who enjoys floral n…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do La Merna and Ciel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and violet accords. Common notes include Violet, Orris, Cedarwood and Tonka.
Is La Merna or Ciel better for summer or winter?
La Merna suits daytime wear; Ciel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Merna and Ciel?
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. Ciel has top notes of Lavender and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Violet, Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Leather, Tonka, Olibanum and Sandalwood.
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