Fragrance comparison

Luna Dolce vs Salamina

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luna Dolce

Phytoderm

4.0044 votes

Rank #35,789 WoodyVanilla

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Salamina

Thera Cosméticos

3.5223 votes

Rank #62,117 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luna Dolce takes 3 of 5 categories.

Luna Dolce
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Salamina
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Luna Dolce3/5

Salamina2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Luna DolcePhytoderm

SalaminaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

3.52/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 56%Had 15%Want 29%

Category winnerLuna DolceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

35%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySalamina

SillageSalamina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value58

Category winnerLuna DolceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

violet100%

powdery92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumGranny Smith appleCinnamonSicilian LemonLitchi

Heart

Jasmine SambacTuberoseHazelnutRoseOrange BlossomIris

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalowoodAmberWoodsy NotesPatchouli

Top

RaspberryRed BerriesBergamotSicilian Lemon

Heart

VioletOrange BlossomRose

Base

IrisTonka BeanSandalowoodResinMusk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Lemon, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall76

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Spring55

Summer18

Fall73

Winter100

Day45

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,117

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuna DolceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luna 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 …

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Salamina by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of sweet raspberry and tart bergamot before shifting into a dense violet heart. Created by perfumer Mário Torri Neto in 2017, this floral fruity composition settles into a heavy powdery base dominated by iris, musk, and warm sandalwood. The red berry top notes give…

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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 Dolce or Salamina?

Luna Dolce takes 3 of 5 categories. Luna Dolce is rated 4.00/5 from 44 votes; Salamina is rated 3.52/5 from 23 votes. Choose Luna Dolce for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Salamina for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Luna Dolce or Salamina?

Salamina lasts longest (Salamina 60/100, Luna Dolce 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luna Dolce or Salamina?

Salamina projects furthest (Salamina 58/100, Luna Dolce 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luna Dolce and Salamina smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Sicilian Lemon, Rose, Orange Blossom and Iris.

Is Luna Dolce or Salamina better for summer or winter?

Luna Dolce suits day or night wear; Salamina suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luna Dolce and Salamina?

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. Salamina has top notes of Raspberry, Red Berries, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Sandalowood and Resin.