Fragrance comparison

Scoundrel vs Mezza Luna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Scoundrel

Revlon

4.0767 votes

Rank #10,233 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Mezza Luna

Jeanne Arthes

4.0011 votes

Rank #56,112 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scoundrel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Scoundrel
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mezza Luna
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Scoundrel3/5

Mezza Luna2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ScoundrelRevlon

Mezza LunaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 8%Want 86%

Category winnerScoundrelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

3%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

27%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMezza Luna

SillageMezza Luna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value0

Category winnerScoundrelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesMarigoldPineappleArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

TuberoseMimosaHyacinthJasminePeachRoseCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley

Base

oak mossCypressVirginia CedarRaspberryMusk

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesMarigoldGalbanumBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRosePeachRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Apple

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Marigold, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mezza Luna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer38

Fall88

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#56,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerScoundrelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Scoundrel by Revlon is a mossy floral chypre launched in 1980. This vintage fragrance opens with a sharp, aldehydic green bite, settling into a complex heart of tuberose, hyacinth, and mimosa. With its bitter artemisia and deep oakmoss base, it is a bold, soapy, and sophisticated scent intended for those who appreciat…

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Mezza Luna by Jeanne Arthes brings back the golden era of crisp, clean French perfumery at an accessible price. It opens with bright aldehydes, bitter green galbanum, and zesty bergamot that smell like luxurious milled bath soap. As it warms up, sweet peach, soft jasmine, and fresh rose emerge to round out the sharp 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Scoundrel or Mezza Luna?

Scoundrel takes 3 of 5 categories. Scoundrel is rated 4.07/5 from 67 votes; Mezza Luna is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Scoundrel for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mezza Luna for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Scoundrel or Mezza Luna?

They last about the same: Mezza Luna 77/100, Scoundrel 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Scoundrel or Mezza Luna?

Mezza Luna projects furthest (Mezza Luna 83/100, Scoundrel 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Scoundrel and Mezza Luna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Marigold, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Scoundrel or Mezza Luna better for summer or winter?

Scoundrel suits evening wear; Mezza Luna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Scoundrel and Mezza Luna?

Scoundrel has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tuberose, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Cypress, Virginia Cedar and Raspberry. Mezza Luna has top notes of Aldehydes, Marigold, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Peach and Raspberry, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.