Fragrance comparison

Mer & Mistral vs Luciano

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

Mer & Mistral

L'Occitane en Provence

4.07107 votes

Rank #16,024 WoodyAromatic

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42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Luciano

Luciano Pavarotti

4.1744 votes

Rank #9,996 AromaticViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mer & Mistral
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Luciano
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mer & Mistral0/5

Luciano5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mer & MistralL'Occitane en Provence

LucianoLuciano Pavarotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

4.17/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

Category winnerLucianoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

63%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

62%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLuciano

SillageLuciano

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value77

Category winnerLucianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

conifer30%

aromatic100%

violet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

Pine TreeCypressRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskWhite Amber

Top

LavenderGalbanumTarragonTangerineRosemaryBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

VioletNutmegCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanIncenseMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Tangerine, Rosemary and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mer & Mistral, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall7

Winter2

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer53

Fall53

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,024

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#9,996

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerLucianoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mer & Mistral by L'Occitane en Provence brings the raw coastal air of southern France directly to your skin. The opening hits with a bright shock of tart lemon and juicy tangerine. It wakes you up fast. Within minutes, cooling cypress, crushed pine needles, and aromatic rosemary sweep across the citrus sparkle. This h…

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Luciano by Luciano Pavarotti is an aromatic fougere that captures the classic, crisp spirit of late 90s masculine perfumery. Built on a bright opening of lavender, rosemary, and citrus, it evolves into a balanced heart of violet and spice. It is a refined, approachable choice for everyday wear during the spring months…

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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, Mer & Mistral or Luciano?

Luciano takes 5 of 5 categories. Mer & Mistral is rated 4.07/5 from 107 votes; Luciano is rated 4.17/5 from 44 votes. Choose Mer & Mistral for a woody and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Luciano for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mer & Mistral or Luciano?

Luciano lasts longest (Luciano 71/100, Mer & Mistral 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mer & Mistral or Luciano?

Luciano projects furthest (Luciano 63/100, Mer & Mistral 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mer & Mistral and Luciano smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Tangerine, Rosemary and Cedar.

Is Mer & Mistral or Luciano better for summer or winter?

Mer & Mistral suits daytime wear; Luciano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mer & Mistral and Luciano?

Mer & Mistral has top notes of Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Pine Tree, Cypress and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Musk and White Amber. Luciano has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Incense.