Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs Flirt Issimo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,565 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Flirt Issimo

Luciano Soprani

3.5714 votes

Rank #57,109 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Natsuko takes 2 of 2 categories.

Natsuko
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
Flirt Issimo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Natsuko2/2

Flirt Issimo0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

Flirt IssimoLuciano Soprani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

3.57/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

21%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

caramel77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMyrtleMelon

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineRoseLilac

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodMusk

Top

Black CurrantBlackberryBergamotPineappleMelon

Heart

JasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRoseLilac

Base

CaramelPralineVetiverMuskIrisSandalwoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMelon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Natsuko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,109

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNatsukoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Natsuko by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, green floral experience rooted in classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a brisk splash of bitter orange peel and watery melon, tempered by the herbal bite of wild myrtle. It feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, the initial aquatic sharpness softens into an…

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Flirt Issimo by Luciano Soprani captures a sharp, fruity energy that settles into a cozy, caramel-infused gourmand base. Launched in 2006, this fragrance relies on a medley of black currant, blackberry, and pineapple notes to lead, followed by a warm, praline-rich dry-down. It functions best during casual spring days …

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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, Natsuko or Flirt Issimo?

Natsuko takes 2 of 2 categories. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Flirt Issimo is rated 3.57/5 from 14 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose Flirt Issimo for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Natsuko or Flirt Issimo?

Natsuko projects furthest (Natsuko 100/100, Flirt Issimo 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsuko and Flirt Issimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Natsuko or Flirt Issimo better for summer or winter?

Natsuko suits daytime wear; Flirt Issimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natsuko and Flirt Issimo?

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Flirt Issimo has top notes of Black Currant, Blackberry, Bergamot and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, African Orange Flower, Rose and Lilac, a base of Caramel, Praline, Vetiver and Musk.