Fragrance comparison

Sahara vs Luna Força

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sahara

Laverne

2.7625 votes

Rank #60,868 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Luna Força

Natura

4.03152 votes

Rank #31,251 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sahara takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sahara
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Luna Força
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Sahara4/7

Luna Força3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SaharaLaverne

Luna ForçaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%

4.03/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerLuna ForçaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

48%Hate

25 votes

41%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerLuna ForçaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage93

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySahara

SillageSahara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value61

Category winnerSaharaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

white floral77%

leather69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderPimento SeedsAppleBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Pine needlesLily-of-the-ValleyBlackberryRoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherLabdanumPatchouliCedarVanillaTonka BeanAmberVetiver

Top

PlumPink PepperPeachRaspberryPearAppleMelonPineapple

Heart

ParamelaOrange BlossomJasmine SambacHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaMagnoliaRose

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouliCoumarinBenzoinSandalwoodCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesApple, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Sahara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer9

Fall55

Winter100

Day11

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSaharaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,868

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#31,251

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuna ForçaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laverne Sahara opens with a surprising splash of crisp green apple, brisk bergamot, and a crackle of spicy pimento seeds that feels like cool desert wind at dusk. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk fruitiness steps aside for aromatic French lavender and crushed pine needles, creating an outdoor, resinous heart softened…

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Luna Força by Natura brings a bold, fruity-woody personality to the skin. It opens with a vibrant burst of plum and pink pepper before settling into a warm, patchouli-infused heart. Designed for women, this 2022 release offers a complex, modern profile suitable for evening wear or cooler autumn days where a deeper, re…

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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, Sahara or Luna Força?

Sahara takes 4 of 7 categories. Sahara is rated 2.76/5 from 25 votes; Luna Força is rated 4.03/5 from 152 votes. Choose Sahara for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Luna Força for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Sahara or Luna Força?

Sahara lasts longest (Sahara 96/100, Luna Força 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sahara or Luna Força?

Sahara projects furthest (Sahara 93/100, Luna Força 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sahara and Luna Força smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Labdanum.

Is Sahara or Luna Força better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sahara is the stronger pick. For winter, Sahara is the stronger pick. Sahara suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sahara and Luna Força?

Sahara has top notes of Lavender, Pimento Seeds, Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine needles, Lily-of-the-Valley, Blackberry and Rose, a base of Leather, Labdanum, Patchouli and Cedar. Luna Força has top notes of Plum, Pink Pepper, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Paramela, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.