Fragrance comparison

Sissi vs Mezza Luna

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 232 ratings analysed

5 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,382 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mezza Luna

Jeanne Arthes

4.0011 votes

Rank #50,608 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 5 of 6 categories.

Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mezza Luna
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sissi5/6

Mezza Luna1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Mezza LunaJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 6%Had 8%Want 86%

Category winnerSissiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageMezza Luna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value0

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

woody100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesMarigoldGalbanumBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRosePeachRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyGreen Apple

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaVetiverMuskOakmoss

Category winnerSissiLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#50,608

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSissiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sissi or Mezza Luna?

Sissi takes 5 of 6 categories. Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes; Mezza Luna is rated 4.00/5 from 11 votes. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mezza Luna for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sissi or Mezza Luna?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Mezza Luna 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sissi or Mezza Luna?

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

Do Sissi and Mezza Luna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Marigold, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Sissi or Mezza Luna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sissi and Mezza Luna?

Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.