Amber Efsan vs Under Moonlight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Efsan takes 3 of 4 categories.
Amber EfsanChoose it for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Under MoonlightChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber Efsan3/4
Under Moonlight1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Efsan
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Efsan
- Value for money
- Under Moonlight
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Efsan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Amber EfsanParfumaneUnder MoonlightSecrets DoorWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Efsan
SillageAmber Efsan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
marine69%
rose61%
aromatic100%
woody90%
balsamic80%
amber70%
earthy60%
fresh spicy50%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
AldehydeselemiBergamotRhubarb
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonySea NotesGeraniumGalbanum
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberCashmeranVetiver
Top
elemiRhubarbBergamot
Heart
VetiverFrankincenseRose
Base
Peru BalsamCedarwood
InformationalShared noteselemi, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Amber Efsan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall83
Winter33
Day100
Night25
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#34,685
PerfumerBekir Kantarcı
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#66,529
PerfumerTanguy Guesnet
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAmber EfsanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParfumane Amber Efsan turns the concept of amber on its head by pairing cozy warmth with breezy coastal freshness. The fragrance opens with a vibrant pop of soapy aldehydes, bitter rhubarb, and sunny bergamot before transitioning into a refreshing heart of peony and salty sea notes. In the base, golden amber, soft cas…
Reviews →Under Moonlight by Secrets Door captures the essence of a quiet savannah night. This woody scent leads with tart rhubarb and crisp bergamot, transitioning into a heart of vetiver and smoky frankincense. The base rests on grounding cedarwood and resinous Peru balsam, creating a balanced, unisex profile that works well …
Reviews →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, Amber Efsan or Under Moonlight?
Amber Efsan takes 3 of 4 categories. Amber Efsan is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Amber Efsan for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Amber Efsan or Under Moonlight?
Amber Efsan lasts longest (Amber Efsan 80/100, Under Moonlight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Amber Efsan or Under Moonlight?
Amber Efsan projects furthest (Amber Efsan 70/100, Under Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Amber Efsan and Under Moonlight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Bergamot, Rhubarb and Vetiver.
Is Amber Efsan or Under Moonlight better for summer or winter?
Amber Efsan suits daytime wear; Under Moonlight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Amber Efsan and Under Moonlight?
Amber Efsan has top notes of Aldehydes, elemi, Bergamot and Rhubarb, heart notes of Peony, Sea Notes, Geranium and Galbanum, a base of Amber, Cashmeran and Vetiver. Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood.
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