Fragrance comparison

Aqua Regia vs Luna

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 405 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aqua Regia

Xerjoff

4.08266 votes

Rank #5,255 PowderyWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Luna

Xerjoff

4.07139 votes

Rank #12,405 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Regia takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aqua Regia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Luna
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aqua Regia6/7

Luna1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua RegiaXerjoff

LunaXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerAqua RegiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

266 votes

50%Love

19%Like

19%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerAqua RegiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAqua Regia

SillageAqua Regia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value37

Category winnerAqua RegiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

leather84%

citrus77%

violet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

iris69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherCalabrian bergamotBlack Currant

Heart

VioletOrris RootCaramelSingapore Patchouli

Base

CedarMuskMadagascar Vanilla

Top

Singapore PatchouliLemonCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

OrrisAtlas CedarBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacViolet

Base

CaramelMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Violet, Caramel and Singapore Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer26

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Category winnerLunaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex37

Women8

Men27

Unisex54

Women19

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,255

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#12,405

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerAqua RegiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Regia by Xerjoff pairs Calabrian bergamot and dark black currant with a prominent leather note. As it settles, Italian Tuscan orris root and sweet caramel soften the dry woods, creating a clean powdery profile over cedar and musk. Built for cool weather and formal evenings, this unisex composition offers an airy …

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Luna by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange, and lemon, grounded by earthy Singapore patchouli. As the bright citrus quietens, the heart reveals powdery Tuscan orris, violet, Bulgarian rose, and Atlas cedar wood. The dry-down shifts toward a rich caramel accord wrapped in musk and w…

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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, Aqua Regia or Luna?

Aqua Regia takes 6 of 7 categories. Aqua Regia is rated 4.08/5 from 266 votes; Luna is rated 4.07/5 from 139 votes. Choose Aqua Regia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Luna for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Regia or Luna?

Aqua Regia lasts longest (Aqua Regia 80/100, Luna 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Regia or Luna?

Aqua Regia projects furthest (Aqua Regia 70/100, Luna 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Regia and Luna smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Violet, Caramel and Singapore Patchouli.

Is Aqua Regia or Luna better for summer or winter?

For summer, Luna is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua Regia is the stronger pick. Luna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Regia and Luna?

Aqua Regia has top notes of Leather, Calabrian bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Caramel and Singapore Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla. Luna has top notes of Singapore Patchouli, Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Atlas Cedar, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Caramel, Musk and Amber.