Fragrance comparison

Luna vs So First

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 296 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luna

MAISON ASRAR

4.405 votes

Rank #38,693 FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

So First

Van Cleef & Arpels

3.90291 votes

Rank #7,760 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luna takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luna
Choose it for a floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.
So First
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Luna3/4

So First1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LunaMAISON ASRAR

So FirstVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.90/ 5 · 291 votes

Have 45%Had 21%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

291 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLuna

SillageLuna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value62

Category winnerLunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

soft spicy65%

green30%

floral100%

citrus86%

vanilla72%

powdery58%

tropical44%

woody30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGardeniaOrangePeachMagnolia

Heart

FreesiaOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMagnolia

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniFreesiaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Jasmine. Durations are only published for So First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men2

Unisex2

Women97

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#7,760

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews41

Category winnerSo FirstHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luna by MAISON ASRAR is a modern floral fruity scent designed for women who enjoy vibrant, garden-fresh profiles. It centers on a crisp blend of bergamot and peach, evolving into a romantic bouquet of freesia, jasmine, and rose. Grounded by sandalwood and patchouli, this fragrance offers a balanced, versatile wear sui…

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Van Cleef & Arpels So First opens with a bright splash of tangy bergamot and dewy magnolia petals that immediately brings a clean, sunny warmth to your morning routine. As the initial citrus sparkle softens on your skin, tropical frangipani blends with sweet freesia and delicate jasmine blossoms to build a lush, garde…

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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, Luna or So First?

Luna takes 3 of 4 categories. Luna is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; So First is rated 3.90/5 from 291 votes. Choose Luna for a floral and soft spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose So First for a floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luna or So First?

Luna lasts longest (Luna 87/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luna or So First?

Luna projects furthest (Luna 100/100, So First 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luna and So First smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia, Freesia and Jasmine.

Is Luna or So First better for summer or winter?

Luna suits evening wear; So First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luna and So First?

Luna has top notes of Bergamot, Gardenia, Orange and Peach, heart notes of Freesia, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Vetiver. So First has top notes of Bergamot and Magnolia, heart notes of Frangipani, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.