Fragrance comparison

Luna vs No 44 Sunday Madeleine

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 3,531 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luna

Penhaligon's

4.023,526 votes

Rank #1,401 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

No 44 Sunday Madeleine

Leitmotiv

4.605 votes

Rank #43,605 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luna takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luna
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
No 44 Sunday Madeleine
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Luna3/4

No 44 Sunday Madeleine1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Luna
Sillage & projection: No 44 Sunday Madeleine
Value for money: Luna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Luna

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LunaPenhaligon's

No 44 Sunday MadeleineLeitmotiv

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 3,526 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,926 votes

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityLuna

SillageNo 44 Sunday Madeleine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value25

Category winnerLunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

rose65%

woody53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

vanilla88%

amber77%

aromatic65%

sweet53%

white floral42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamotBitter Orange

Heart

RoseJuniper BerriesJasmine

Base

Balsam FirMuskAmbergris

Notes

Tonka BeanBitter OrangeLemonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bitter Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for No 44 Sunday Madeleine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer94

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex18

Women81

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 29%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews415

Overall rank#43,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luna opens with bright lemon, bergamot, and bitter orange, then softens into dewy rose, green juniper, and a clean musky base. It smells airy, polished, and quietly romantic. This suits someone who wants a fresh floral with a cool edge rather than a sugary one. It is especially easy to wear in spring and summer, thoug…

Reviews →

No 44 Sunday Madeleine by Leitmotiv captures the comforting ritual of a slow weekend morning. The scent opens with a sharp flash of zesty lemon and bitter orange that cuts through the air like fresh fruit peel. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge softens as breezy neroli and creamy jasmine petals drift across the …

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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, Luna or No 44 Sunday Madeleine?

Luna takes 3 of 4 categories. Luna is rated 4.02/5 from 3,526 votes; No 44 Sunday Madeleine is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Luna for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose No 44 Sunday Madeleine for a citrus and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Luna or No 44 Sunday Madeleine?

Luna lasts longest (Luna 62/100, No 44 Sunday Madeleine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luna or No 44 Sunday Madeleine?

No 44 Sunday Madeleine projects furthest (No 44 Sunday Madeleine 75/100, Luna 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luna and No 44 Sunday Madeleine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bitter Orange and Jasmine.

Is Luna or No 44 Sunday Madeleine better for summer or winter?

No 44 Sunday Madeleine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luna and No 44 Sunday Madeleine?

Luna has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Rose, Juniper Berries and Jasmine, a base of Balsam Fir, Musk and Ambergris. No 44 Sunday Madeleine features Tonka Bean, Bitter Orange, Lemon and Jasmine.