Luna Dolce vs Passion Essence
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Luna DolceChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Passion EssenceChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Luna Dolce3/7
Passion Essence3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Luna Dolce
- Community sentiment
- Luna Dolce
- Longevity
- Passion Essence
- Sillage & projection
- Passion Essence
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Luna Dolce
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Passion Essence
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Luna DolcePhytodermPassion EssenceWeilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%
3.77/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
Category winnerLuna DolceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
2%Hate
44 votes
15%Love
53%Like
25%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
Category winnerLuna DolceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPassion Essence
SillagePassion Essence
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
vanilla92%
white floral84%
amber77%
sweet69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
sweet84%
warm spicy77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, woody and vanilla
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
BergamotLemonCoffeeAlmond
Heart
JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomRoseIris
Base
VanillaPatchouliCacaoPralineTonka BeanMuskAmberPalo Santo
InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Tuberose, Rose and Orange Blossom. 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
Spring77
Summer31
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night90
Category winnerLuna DolceMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,044
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,718
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerPassion EssenceHigher 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 →Passion Essence by Weil strikes the skin with a bright citrus breeze of bergamot and lemon, which quickly gives way to a creamy heart of jasmine and tuberose. Almond and a soft coffee accord attempt to anchor the top, though the coffee is light and fleeting. The true character of this perfume emerges in the base, wher…
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 Passion Essence?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Luna Dolce is rated 4.00/5 from 44 votes; Passion Essence is rated 3.77/5 from 60 votes. Choose Luna Dolce for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Passion Essence for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Luna Dolce or Passion Essence?
Passion Essence lasts longest (Passion Essence 69/100, Luna Dolce 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luna Dolce or Passion Essence?
Passion Essence projects furthest (Passion Essence 51/100, Luna Dolce 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luna Dolce and Passion Essence smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Tuberose, Rose and Orange Blossom.
Is Luna Dolce or Passion Essence better for summer or winter?
For summer, Luna Dolce is the stronger pick. For winter, Passion Essence is the stronger pick. Luna Dolce suits day or night wear; Passion Essence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luna Dolce and Passion Essence?
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. Passion Essence has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Coffee and Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cacao and Praline.
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