Fragrance comparison

Moderne vs Luna Ilumina

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

Moderne

kari

3.001 votes

Rank #72,105 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Luna Ilumina

Natura

4.07129 votes

Rank #30,187 FruityRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luna Ilumina takes 3 of 4 categories.

Moderne
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money.
Luna Ilumina
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Moderne1/4

Luna Ilumina3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Modernekari

Luna IluminaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 65%Had 12%Want 23%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

34%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLuna Ilumina

SillageLuna Ilumina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value58

Category winnerModerneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

musky77%

powdery69%

rose61%

fruity100%

rose92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPink PepperBergamotPear

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmine SambacGardeniaRose

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

Pink PepperBlack CurrantPearGreen AppleMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

RoseLily of the ValleyCashmeran

Base

PatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pink Pepper, Pear and Lily of the Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring94

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men1

Unisex11

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#72,105

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,187

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuna IluminaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moderne by Kari brings a quiet, understated character to the modern man's vanity. It balances bright top notes like pear and black currant against a slow-burning foundation of sandalwood and warm amber. This scent offers a clean, work-friendly presence that stays close to the skin. It feels right for spring mornings, …

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Natura Luna Ilumina is a chypre creation that highlights a vibrant blend of pink pepper and black currant. It settles into a floral heart of rose and lily of the valley, supported by a grounding base of patchouli and musk. This 2023 release offers a polished, fruity, and woody profile ideal for evening wear during coo…

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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, Moderne or Luna Ilumina?

Luna Ilumina takes 3 of 4 categories. Moderne is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Luna Ilumina is rated 4.07/5 from 129 votes. Choose Moderne for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money. Choose Luna Ilumina for a fruity and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Moderne or Luna Ilumina?

Luna Ilumina lasts longest (Luna Ilumina 66/100, Moderne 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moderne or Luna Ilumina?

Luna Ilumina projects furthest (Luna Ilumina 58/100, Moderne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moderne and Luna Ilumina smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Pear and Lily of the Valley.

What are the notes in Moderne and Luna Ilumina?

Moderne has top notes of Black Currant, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. Luna Ilumina has top notes of Pink Pepper, Black Currant, Pear and Green Apple, heart notes of Rose, Lily of the Valley and Cashmeran, a base of Patchouli and Musk.