Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Pearl vs Luna

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

Pheromone Pearl

Marilyn Miglin

4.405 votes

Rank #42,261 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Luna

Xerjoff

4.07139 votes

Rank #11,876 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luna takes 3 of 3 categories.

Pheromone Pearl
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Luna
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pheromone Pearl0/3

Luna3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone PearlMarilyn Miglin

LunaXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.07/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLuna

SillageLuna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Bitter OrangePomeloCassis

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarAmberMusk

Top

Singapore PatchouliLemonCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

OrrisAtlas CedarBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacViolet

Base

CaramelMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Cedar. Durations are only published for Pheromone Pearl, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring68

Summer26

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men27

Unisex54

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,261

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerLunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Pearl by Marilyn Miglin is a floral woody musk that takes a bright, tangy approach to daily wear. It opens with a splash of tart pomelo, crisp bitter orange, and dark cassis. This energetic citrus start soon meets a gentle floral heart of powdery violet, Bulgarian rose, and jasmine sambac. The base grounds t…

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Luna by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange, and lemon, grounded by earthy Singapore patchouli. As the bright citrus quietens, the heart reveals powdery Tuscan orris, violet, Bulgarian rose, and Atlas cedar wood. The dry-down shifts toward a rich caramel accord wrapped in musk and w…

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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, Pheromone Pearl or Luna?

Luna takes 3 of 3 categories. Pheromone Pearl is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Luna is rated 4.07/5 from 139 votes. Choose Pheromone Pearl for a citrus and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Luna for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Pearl or Luna?

Luna lasts longest (Luna 73/100, Pheromone Pearl 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Pearl or Luna?

Luna projects furthest (Luna 63/100, Pheromone Pearl 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Pearl and Luna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac and Cedar.

Is Pheromone Pearl or Luna better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Pearl suits daytime wear; Luna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Pearl and Luna?

Pheromone Pearl has top notes of Bitter Orange, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Cedar, Amber and Musk. Luna has top notes of Singapore Patchouli, Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Atlas Cedar, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Caramel, Musk and Amber.