Fragrance comparison

Pista Kunafa vs Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 411 ratings analysed

Pista Kunafa

Risala

4.3918 votes

Rank #43,360 SweetNutty

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63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

Laura Mercier

3.70393 votes

Rank #6,863 SweetNutty

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache takes 3 of 5 categories.

Pista Kunafa
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pista Kunafa2/5

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache3/5

Ratings & consensus: Pista Kunafa
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Sillage & projection: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache
Value for money: Pista Kunafa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pista KunafaRisala

Eau Gourmande Creme de PistacheLaura Mercier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 74%

3.70/ 5 · 393 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerPista KunafaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

40%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

SillageEau Gourmande Creme de Pistache

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPista KunafaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

nutty90%

vanilla80%

woody70%

caramel60%

fresh spicy50%

sweet100%

nutty90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

lactonic60%

caramel50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both sweet, nutty and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PistachioKnafehPralineCoffee

Heart

HazelnutVanillaNutmeg

Base

PuddingCaramelBrown sugarTonka Bean

Notes

PistachioWhipped CreamPralineCaramelWhite HoneyMexican chocolateHazelnutAlmondVanilleFruity NotesOrchidBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPistachio, Praline, Hazelnut and Caramel. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring26

Summer15

Fall77

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex79

Women14

Men0

Unisex16

Women84

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,863

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerEau Gourmande Creme de PistacheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pista Kunafa is a rich dessert scent built around pistachio, praline, coffee and syrupy kunafa. It opens edible and nutty, then settles into vanilla, caramel, brown sugar and tonka for a warm, creamy dry-down. This reads sweet first and unisex in practice, with a cosy autumn and winter profile that suits evenings, cas…

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Laura Mercier Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache delivers a rich, nutty profile defined by pistachio, almond, and praline. This floral fruity gourmand scent settles into a creamy, honeyed finish that warms up beautifully on skin. Best suited for autumn and winter months, it offers a comforting, edible presence that feels…

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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, Pista Kunafa or Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache takes 3 of 5 categories. Pista Kunafa is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache is rated 3.70/5 from 393 votes. Choose Pista Kunafa for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pista Kunafa or Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache lasts longest (Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache 73/100, Pista Kunafa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pista Kunafa or Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache?

Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache projects furthest (Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache 69/100, Pista Kunafa 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pista Kunafa and Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, nutty and vanilla accords. Common notes include Pistachio, Praline, Hazelnut and Caramel.

Is Pista Kunafa or Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache better for summer or winter?

Pista Kunafa suits evening wear; Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pista Kunafa and Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache?

Pista Kunafa has top notes of Pistachio, Knafeh, Praline and Coffee, heart notes of Hazelnut, Vanilla and Nutmeg, a base of Pudding, Caramel, Brown sugar and Tonka Bean. Eau Gourmande Creme de Pistache features Pistachio, Whipped Cream, Praline, Caramel and White Honey.