Fragrance comparison

Merakái Essence vs Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

4 wins

Merakái Essence

Patek Maison

4.2722 votes

Rank #38,563 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Caron

3.7666 votes

Rank #16,997 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Merakái Essence takes 4 of 5 categories.

Merakái Essence
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Merakái Essence4/5

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)1/5

Ratings & consensus: Merakái Essence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Merakái Essence
Sillage & projection: Merakái Essence
Value for money: Merakái Essence
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Merakái EssencePatek Maison

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 57%Had 6%Want 38%

3.76/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

Category winnerMerakái EssenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

36%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

23%Love

42%Like

26%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMerakái Essence

SillageMerakái Essence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value36

Category winnerMerakái EssenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantCoffeeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orange BlossomBulgarian RoseSandalwoodJasmine Sambac

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCacaoCashmere WoodCinnamonMusk

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAlmond Milk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer27

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer79

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex35

Women50

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,997

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Merakái Essence by Patek Maison opens with a bright tartness from black currant and bergamot, immediately cut by dark roasted coffee notes. As the top notes settle, orange blossom and Bulgarian rose create a floral core supported by creamy sandalwood. The base rests on vanilla, cacao, and tonka bean, adding warm spicy…

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Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) by Caron completely reimagines the white floral genre with a brilliant, sunny twist. The first spray releases zesty lemon and fiery ginger, quickly followed by the tart crunch of carambola and bitter almond. It feels snappy. Within twenty minutes, the real star blooms. Heady Indian tubero…

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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, Merakái Essence or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Merakái Essence takes 4 of 5 categories. Merakái Essence is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes; Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is rated 3.76/5 from 66 votes. Choose Merakái Essence for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Merakái Essence or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Merakái Essence lasts longest (Merakái Essence 72/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merakái Essence or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Merakái Essence projects furthest (Merakái Essence 60/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merakái Essence and Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Vanilla.

Is Merakái Essence or Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) better for summer or winter?

Merakái Essence suits evening wear; Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Merakái Essence and Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)?

Merakái Essence has top notes of Black Currant, Coffee, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose, Sandalwood and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cacao and Cashmere Wood. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) has top notes of Bitter Almond, Carambola (Star Fruit), Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Almond Milk.