Fragrance comparison

The Longing vs Luna Força

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

The Longing

House of Matriarch

3.72108 votes

Rank #33,347 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Luna Força

Natura

4.03152 votes

Rank #27,478 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luna Força takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Longing
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Luna Força
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

The Longing3/7

Luna Força4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The LongingHouse of Matriarch

Luna ForçaNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

39%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

3%Hate

108 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

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityThe Longing

SillageThe Longing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value61

Category winnerLuna ForçaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumButterAgarwood (Oud)JasmineBoronia

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusHoneyGardeniaVanilla OrchidOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

BenzoinSandalwoodVanillaLeatherAmberAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Top

PlumPink PepperPeachRaspberryPearAppleMelonPineapple

Heart

ParamelaOrange BlossomJasmine SambacHeliotropeLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaMagnoliaRose

Base

VanillaAmberPatchouliCoumarinBenzoinSandalwoodCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPlum, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Benzoin. Durations are only published for The Longing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring47

Summer26

Fall91

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe LongingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex14

Women57

Date 45%Party 28%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men1

Unisex6

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,347

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,478

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLuna ForçaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Longing by House of Matriarch is a dense, unapologetic dark gourmand. It opens with rich salted butter melting over stewed purple plum and a sharp kick of raw agarwood. Do not overspray this. Within twenty minutes, the initial shock softens into honeyed orange blossom, thick vanilla orchid, and golden amber resins…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, The Longing or Luna Força?

Luna Força takes 4 of 7 categories. The Longing is rated 3.72/5 from 108 votes; Luna Força is rated 4.03/5 from 152 votes. Choose The Longing for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Luna Força for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, The Longing or Luna Força?

The Longing lasts longest (The Longing 81/100, Luna Força 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Longing or Luna Força?

The Longing projects furthest (The Longing 64/100, Luna Força 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Longing and Luna Força smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Benzoin.

Is The Longing or Luna Força better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Longing and Luna Força?

The Longing has top notes of Plum, Butter, Agarwood (Oud) and Jasmine, heart notes of Osmanthus, Honey, Gardenia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Leather. 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.