Fragrance comparison

Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna

Nina Ricci

3.80222 votes

Rank #14,084 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #48,483 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna2/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Summer 1872
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Monstres de Nina Ricci LunaNina Ricci

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 222 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerLes Monstres de Nina Ricci LunaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

51%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

222 votes

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

sweet86%

fruity72%

citrus58%

tropical44%

floral30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLime

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

Caramel

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,084

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud, Marie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#48,483

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Monstres de Nina Ricci LunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna opens with a splash of sweet pineapple juice paired against crisp lime. As the citrus top notes quiet down, light white floral notes emerge to keep the fragrance airy rather than heavy. The drydown introduces a warm caramel base that coats the skin in cozy sweetness. Created by perfumer…

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna is rated 3.80/5 from 222 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna for a caramel and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna or Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple and Lime.

Is Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna and Summer 1872?

Les Monstres de Nina Ricci Luna has top notes of Pineapple and Lime, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Caramel. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.