Fragrance comparison

La Merna vs Hunter

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

La Merna

Le Bonheur Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #61,567 PowderyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Hunter

MAISON ASRAR

4.5648 votes

Rank #5,183 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hunter takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

La Merna0/4

Hunter4/4

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

La MernaLe Bonheur Perfumes

HunterMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

4.56/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 26%Had 2%Want 73%

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

81%Love

12%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityHunter

SillageHunter

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value85

Category winnerHunterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

powdery100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

iris69%

violet61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

sweet84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

citrus61%

Scent match12%Clearly different

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

elemiLavenderPineappleBergamotLemon

Heart

CedarwoodPatchouliGeraniumLily of the Valley

Base

CaramelTonkaVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Lily of the Valley, 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–

Spring81

Summer30

Fall96

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,567

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerHunterHigher 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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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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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 Hunter?

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

Which lasts longer, La Merna or Hunter?

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

Which projects more, La Merna or Hunter?

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

Do La Merna and Hunter smell similar?

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

Is La Merna or Hunter better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in La Merna and Hunter?

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. 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.