Luna Dolce vs Merakái Passion
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Merakái Passion takes 5 of 7 categories.
Luna DolceChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Merakái PassionChoose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Luna Dolce2/7
Merakái Passion5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Merakái Passion
- Community sentiment
- Merakái Passion
- Longevity
- Merakái Passion
- Sillage & projection
- Merakái Passion
- Value for money
- Luna Dolce
- Versatility
- Luna Dolce
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Merakái Passion
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Luna DolcePhytodermMerakái PassionPatek MaisonWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%
4.41/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 63%Had 6%Want 31%
Category winnerMerakái PassionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
59%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerMerakái PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMerakái Passion
SillageMerakái Passion
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLuna DolceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
white floral84%
amber77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
musky92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
rose69%
floral61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both vanilla and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumGranny Smith appleCinnamonSicilian LemonLitchi
Heart
Jasmine SambacTuberoseHazelnutRoseOrange BlossomIris
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaSandalowoodAmberWoodsy NotesPatchouli
Top
LitchiBlack CurrantTangerine
Heart
Bulgarian RoseWater LilyTuberose
Base
VanillaAmbroxanHazelnutMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLitchi, Tuberose, Hazelnut and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer62
Fall76
Winter95
Day94
Night100
Spring100
Summer92
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLuna DolceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#35,789
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#29,796
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMerakái PassionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLuna Dolce by Phytoderm opens with a sharp burst of Granny Smith apple and plum. It settles into a rich oriental base of tonka bean and creamy sandalwood. This feminine fragrance suits those who enjoy sweet, woody profiles during crisp autumn evenings. It offers a warm presence without overwhelming the senses, making …
Reviews →Merakái Passion by Patek Maison opens with a bright tartness of litchi, black currant, and tangerine. As the fruity top clears, Bulgarian rose and tuberose add a rich floral weight. The base settles into warm vanilla, hazelnut, ambroxan, and patchouli. It wears best during cool spring evenings, outdoor dates, or cozy …
Reviews →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 Dolce or Merakái Passion?
Merakái Passion takes 5 of 7 categories. Luna Dolce is rated 4.00/5 from 44 votes; Merakái Passion is rated 4.41/5 from 74 votes. Choose Luna Dolce for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Merakái Passion for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Luna Dolce or Merakái Passion?
Merakái Passion lasts longest (Merakái Passion 68/100, Luna Dolce 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luna Dolce or Merakái Passion?
Merakái Passion projects furthest (Merakái Passion 58/100, Luna Dolce 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luna Dolce and Merakái Passion smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Litchi, Tuberose, Hazelnut and Rose.
Is Luna Dolce or Merakái Passion better for summer or winter?
For summer, Merakái Passion is the stronger pick. For winter, Luna Dolce is the stronger pick. Luna Dolce suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luna Dolce and Merakái Passion?
Luna Dolce has top notes of Plum, Granny Smith apple, Cinnamon and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Tuberose, Hazelnut and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalowood and Amber. Merakái Passion has top notes of Litchi, Black Currant and Tangerine, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Water Lily and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, Ambroxan, Hazelnut and Musk.
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