Fragrance comparison

Merakái Passion vs Luna Dolce

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

5 wins

Merakái Passion

Patek Maison

4.4174 votes

Rank #29,796 FruityMusky

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Luna Dolce

Phytoderm

4.0044 votes

Rank #35,789 WoodyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Merakái Passion takes 5 of 7 categories.

Merakái Passion
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Luna Dolce
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Merakái Passion5/7

Luna Dolce2/7

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

Merakái PassionPatek Maison

Luna DolcePhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 63%Had 6%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 33%Had 16%Want 51%

Category winnerMerakái PassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

30%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMerakái PassionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMerakái Passion

SillageMerakái Passion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value79

Category winnerLuna DolceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

rose69%

floral61%

woody100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiBlack CurrantTangerine

Heart

Bulgarian RoseWater LilyTuberose

Base

VanillaAmbroxanHazelnutMuskPatchouli

Top

PlumGranny Smith appleCinnamonSicilian LemonLitchi

Heart

Jasmine SambacTuberoseHazelnutRoseOrange BlossomIris

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalowoodAmberWoodsy NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose and Vanilla. 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

Summer92

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall76

Winter95

Day94

Night100

Category winnerLuna DolceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex65

Women23

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,789

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMerakái PassionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 …

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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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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, Merakái Passion or Luna Dolce?

Merakái Passion takes 5 of 7 categories. Merakái Passion is rated 4.41/5 from 74 votes; Luna Dolce is rated 4.00/5 from 44 votes. Choose Merakái Passion for a fruity and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Luna Dolce for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Merakái Passion or Luna Dolce?

Merakái Passion lasts longest (Merakái Passion 68/100, Luna Dolce 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merakái Passion or Luna Dolce?

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

Do Merakái Passion and Luna Dolce smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Litchi, Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose and Vanilla.

Is Merakái Passion or Luna Dolce 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 Merakái Passion and Luna Dolce?

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. 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.