Fragrance comparison

Muna vs The Empress

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

3 wins

Muna

Lattafa Perfumes

2.7578 votes

Rank #21,161 FloralRose

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72%scent match

Closely related

The Empress

The Dua Brand

4.006 votes

Rank #50,178 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muna takes 3 of 4 categories.

Muna
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
The Empress
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Muna3/4

The Empress1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MunaLattafa Perfumes

The EmpressThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 68%Had 11%Want 21%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

21%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

18%Hate

71 votes

50%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMuna

SillageThe Empress

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose91%

woody83%

fresh74%

musky65%

aquatic56%

floral100%

woody92%

rose84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

Scent match72%Closely related · both floral, rose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WatermelonStrawberry

Heart

Damask RoseCyclamenPeonyMagnolia

Base

Woody NotesMusk

Notes

Woodsy NotesDamask RoseSandalwoodStrawberryWatermelonPink PeonyCyclamenMagnoliaSmokeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesWatermelon, Strawberry, Damask Rose and Cyclamen. Durations are only published for The Empress, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex27

Women61

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#50,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muna by Lattafa Perfumes is a controversial unisex floral fragrance released in 2022. It centers on a sharp, synthetic opening of watermelon and strawberry that settles into a dense, woody rose base. It suits those seeking a bold, unconventional profile for cooler spring days, though it remains a polarizing choice tha…

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The Empress by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around bright fruits, petals, and smooth base woods. It opens with an immediate splash of ripe watermelon and sweet strawberry that feels crisp and juicy. As the top notes settle, pink peony, magnolia, cyclamen, and Damask rose step forward to create an airy, …

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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, Muna or The Empress?

Muna takes 3 of 4 categories. Muna is rated 2.75/5 from 78 votes; The Empress is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Muna for a floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose The Empress for a floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Muna or The Empress?

Muna lasts longest (Muna 64/100, The Empress 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muna or The Empress?

The Empress projects furthest (The Empress 63/100, Muna 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muna and The Empress smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, rose and woody accords. Common notes include Watermelon, Strawberry, Damask Rose and Cyclamen.

Is Muna or The Empress better for summer or winter?

The Empress suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muna and The Empress?

Muna has top notes of Watermelon and Strawberry, heart notes of Damask Rose, Cyclamen, Peony and Magnolia, a base of Woody Notes and Musk. The Empress features Woodsy Notes, Damask Rose, Sandalwood, Strawberry and Watermelon.