Fragrance comparison

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) vs Femme Fatale

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Caron

3.7666 votes

Rank #17,035 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Femme Fatale

Oakcha

3.7731 votes

Rank #48,092 White FloralSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Femme Fatale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Femme Fatale
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)3/7

Femme Fatale4/7

Ratings & consensus: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Community sentiment: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)
Longevity: Femme Fatale
Sillage & projection: Femme Fatale
Value for money: Femme Fatale
Versatility: Femme Fatale
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Caron

Femme FataleOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 24%Had 8%Want 68%

3.77/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 60%Had 5%Want 35%

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

42%Like

26%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

35%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityFemme Fatale

SillageFemme Fatale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value86

Category winnerFemme FataleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

tuberose61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and tuberose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter AlmondCarambola (Star Fruit)LemonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Indian TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskAlmond Milk

Top

AlmondBergamotCoffeeLemon

Heart

TuberoseJasmine SambacOrange BlossomBulgarian RoseOrris

Base

Tonka BeanCacaoPralineMuskVanillaAmberCashmere WoodCinnamon

InformationalShared notesLemon, Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac. Durations are only published for Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall50

Winter38

Day100

Night50

Spring70

Summer70

Fall100

Winter80

Day38

Night100

Category winnerFemme FataleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex7

Women89

Casual 32%Date 29%Work 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,035

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#48,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) by Caron completely reimagines the white floral genre with a brilliant, sunny twist. The first spray releases zesty lemon and fiery ginger, quickly followed by the tart crunch of carambola and bitter almond. It feels snappy. Within twenty minutes, the real star blooms. Heady Indian tubero…

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Femme Fatale by Oakcha is an amber floral fragrance built around a rich blend of creamy tuberose, sweet almond, dark cacao, and roasted coffee beans. It opens with a bright burst of bergamot and lemon before settling into a warm, inviting heart of jasmine sambac and orange blossom. Grounded by cozy base notes of tonka…

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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, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or Femme Fatale?

Femme Fatale takes 4 of 7 categories. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is rated 3.76/5 from 66 votes; Femme Fatale is rated 3.77/5 from 31 votes. Choose Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Femme Fatale for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or Femme Fatale?

Femme Fatale lasts longest (Femme Fatale 70/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or Femme Fatale?

Femme Fatale projects furthest (Femme Fatale 58/100, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) and Femme Fatale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and tuberose accords. Common notes include Lemon, Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac.

Is Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) or Femme Fatale better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Femme Fatale is the stronger pick. Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) suits daytime wear; Femme Fatale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) and Femme Fatale?

Tubéreuse Merveilleuse (2021) has top notes of Bitter Almond, Carambola (Star Fruit), Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Indian Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Almond Milk. Femme Fatale has top notes of Almond, Bergamot, Coffee and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Cacao, Praline and Musk.