Fragrance comparison

Vanille de Madagascar vs Luna

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,301 ratings analysed

Vanille de Madagascar

Chopard · 2017

3.63320 votes

Rank #15,818 WoodyVanilla

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55%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Luna

Nina Ricci

3.721,981 votes

Rank #4,235 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luna takes 7 of 7 categories.

Vanille de Madagascar
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Luna
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Vanille de Madagascar0/7

Luna7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vanille de MadagascarChopard

LunaNina Ricci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 1,981 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerLunaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

37%Like

19%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

320 votes

24%Love

46%Like

9%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

1,981 votes

Category winnerLunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLuna

SillageLuna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

caramel69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

caramel92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both vanilla, woody and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TeaOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Madagascar VanillaCaramel

Base5-7+ hrs

Haitian VetiverCedar

Top

Wild BerriesOrange BlossomTangerineLime

Heart

CaramelImmortellePearJasmine

Base

Madagascar VanillaLicoriceSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Madagascar Vanilla and Caramel. Durations are only published for Vanille de Madagascar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter70

Day100

Night46

Spring46

Summer24

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night99

Category winnerLunaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex53

Women38

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,818

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nathalie Lorson

Launched2017

Reviews24

Overall rank#4,235

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud, Marie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews136

Category winnerLunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vanille de Madagascar by Chopard takes natural vanilla into an unexpectedly crisp, green territory. Instead of smelling like melted confectionery or heavy vanilla extract, this fragrance centers on an earthy Madagascar vanilla pod surrounded by fresh green tea leaves, bergamot, and delicate orange blossom. The opening…

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Luna opens with a sharp burst of wild berries, lime, and tangerine that quickly settles into a rich caramel heart. As the tart fruitiness softens, immortelle and jasmine lend a dry herbal texture to the sweetness. The base shifts toward Madagascar vanilla, woody sandalwood, and a distinct touch of licorice that keeps …

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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, Vanille de Madagascar or Luna?

Luna takes 7 of 7 categories. Vanille de Madagascar is rated 3.63/5 from 320 votes; Luna is rated 3.72/5 from 1,981 votes. Choose Vanille de Madagascar for a woody and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Luna for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Vanille de Madagascar or Luna?

They last about the same: Luna 61/100, Vanille de Madagascar 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vanille de Madagascar or Luna?

Luna projects furthest (Luna 58/100, Vanille de Madagascar 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vanille de Madagascar and Luna smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, woody and caramel accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Madagascar Vanilla and Caramel.

Is Vanille de Madagascar or Luna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luna is the stronger pick. For winter, Luna is the stronger pick. Vanille de Madagascar suits daytime wear; Luna suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vanille de Madagascar and Luna?

Vanille de Madagascar has top notes of Tea, Orange Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla and Caramel, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Cedar. Luna has top notes of Wild Berries, Orange Blossom, Tangerine and Lime, heart notes of Caramel, Immortelle, Pear and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Licorice, Sandalwood and White Musk.