Fragrance comparison

Laguna vs Mon Ami

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,782 ratings analysed

Laguna

Salvador Dali · 1991

3.756,716 votes

Rank #29,779 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mon Ami

Choix · 2018

3.8666 votes

Rank #15,894 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mon Ami takes 4 of 7 categories.

Laguna
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Mon Ami
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Laguna3/7

Mon Ami4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LagunaSalvador Dali

Mon AmiChoix

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 6,716 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerLagunaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

6,716 votes

39%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerLagunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMon Ami

SillageMon Ami

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value28

Category winnerLagunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

coconut69%

musky61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleMoroccan LemonGrapefruitGalbanum LeafPeachPlumMandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart

Italian IrisBrazilian RosewoodJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyEgyptian Rose

Base

CoconutVanillaMadagascar SandalwoodTonka BeanMuskPatchouliAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

Amber

Heart2-4 hrs

CoconutFigPlum

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskCoumarinRaspberry

InformationalShared notesPlum, Raspberry, Coconut and Madagascar Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mon Ami, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night55

Category winnerMon AmiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women75

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,779

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched1991

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,894

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched2018

Reviews11

Category winnerMon AmiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvador Dali Laguna is a sunny, refreshing blend of juicy pineapple, bright Moroccan lemon, and velvety peach resting over a smooth base of coconut, vanilla, and warm sandalwood. Created in 1991 by master perfumer Mark Buxton, this classic scent skips heavy ocean salt in favor of a warm tropical breeze. The crisp cit…

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Mon Ami by Choix opens with a warm wash of golden amber that quickly gives way to lush green fig and juicy purple plum. Instead of turning sticky or confectionery, the sweetness stays grounded through milky coconut flesh, creating a smooth, creamy texture reminiscent of luxury body lotion. As it develops, dry Australi…

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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, Laguna or Mon Ami?

Mon Ami takes 4 of 7 categories. Laguna is rated 3.75/5 from 6,716 votes; Mon Ami is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes. Choose Laguna for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mon Ami for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laguna or Mon Ami?

Mon Ami lasts longest (Mon Ami 74/100, Laguna 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laguna or Mon Ami?

Mon Ami projects furthest (Mon Ami 59/100, Laguna 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laguna and Mon Ami smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Plum, Raspberry, Coconut and Madagascar Sandalwood.

Is Laguna or Mon Ami better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mon Ami is the stronger pick. For winter, Mon Ami is the stronger pick. Mon Ami suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laguna and Mon Ami?

Laguna has top notes of Pineapple, Moroccan Lemon, Grapefruit and Galbanum Leaf, heart notes of Italian Iris, Brazilian Rosewood, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Coconut, Vanilla, Madagascar Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Mon Ami has top notes of Amber, heart notes of Coconut, Fig and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Coumarin and Raspberry.