Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs Pastel Morat

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,565 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Pastel Morat

JAFRA

4.5511 votes

Rank #29,644 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Natsuko
Choose it for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Pastel Morat
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Natsuko1/2

Pastel Morat1/2

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: Pastel Morat

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

Pastel MoratJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%

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

55%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value85

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

citrus83%

rose65%

floral48%

sweet30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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

BergamotMelonBlack CurrantGreen Anjou Pears

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseTuberose

Base

IrisMuskSandalwood

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

Summer43

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPastel MoratHigher 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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Pastel Morat by JAFRA opens with a refreshing burst of bergamot and crisp green anjou pears. This floral fragrance for women relies on a heart of jasmine and tuberose to provide a clean, soft white floral character. It settles into a base of musk and sandalwood, offering a reliable, calming presence that transitions e…

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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 Pastel Morat?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Pastel Morat is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Pastel Morat for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Natsuko or Pastel Morat?

Natsuko projects furthest (Natsuko 100/100, Pastel Morat 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsuko and Pastel Morat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Natsuko or Pastel Morat better for summer or winter?

Natsuko suits daytime wear; Pastel Morat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natsuko and Pastel Morat?

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. Pastel Morat has top notes of Bergamot, Melon, Black Currant and Green Anjou Pears, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Tuberose, a base of Iris, Musk and Sandalwood.