Fragrance comparison

Natsuko vs The Secret Heroines of the Tsar

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Natsuko

Marc de la Morandiere

4.254 votes

Rank #55,616 IrisPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

The Secret Heroines of the Tsar

Romea D'Ameor

3.9068 votes

Rank #18,055 FreshCitrus

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.
The Secret Heroines of the Tsar
Choose it for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Natsuko1/2

The Secret Heroines of the Tsar1/2

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: The Secret Heroines of the Tsar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NatsukoMarc de la Morandiere

The Secret Heroines of the TsarRomea D'Ameor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 32%Want 55%

3.90/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 37%Had 21%Want 43%

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

22%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNatsuko

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

powdery92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

fresh100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and white 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

AppleMelonItalian LemonGrapefruit

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaJasmineRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelVanillaMuskMeringueAmberIrisSandalwood

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

Summer53

Fall71

Winter47

Day100

Night44

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#55,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,055

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe Secret Heroines of the TsarHigher 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…

Reviews →

Pierre Bourdon crafted The Secret Heroines of the Tsar for Romea D'Ameor as a crisp oriental floral with surprising aquatic contrast. Crisp red apple, melon, and tart grapefruit open the scent before settling into magnolia, rose, and patchouli. A base of iris, caramel, and sandalwood adds dry warmth without heavy gour…

Reviews →

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 The Secret Heroines of the Tsar?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Natsuko is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; The Secret Heroines of the Tsar is rated 3.90/5 from 68 votes. Choose Natsuko for a iris and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose The Secret Heroines of the Tsar for a fresh and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Natsuko or The Secret Heroines of the Tsar?

Natsuko projects furthest (Natsuko 100/100, The Secret Heroines of the Tsar 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Natsuko and The Secret Heroines of the Tsar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Melon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Natsuko or The Secret Heroines of the Tsar better for summer or winter?

Natsuko suits daytime wear; The Secret Heroines of the Tsar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Natsuko and The Secret Heroines of the Tsar?

Natsuko has top notes of Orange, Myrtle and Melon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rose and Lilac, a base of Sandalwood and Musk. The Secret Heroines of the Tsar has top notes of Apple, Melon, Italian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.