Fragrance comparison

Black Pearl vs Under Moonlight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

3 wins

Black Pearl

Kenooz

5.001 votes

Rank #49,845 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Under Moonlight

Secrets Door

4.001 votes

Rank #67,282 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Pearl takes 3 of 4 categories.

Black Pearl
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Under Moonlight
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Pearl3/4

Under Moonlight1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black PearlKenooz

Under MoonlightSecrets Door

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Pearl

SillageBlack Pearl

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

smoky84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperStrawberryRaspberryCorianderBergamotCinnamonSaffron

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

SmokeFrankincenseAgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisCedarwoodLeatherVetiver

Top

elemiRhubarbBergamot

Heart

VetiverFrankincenseRose

Base

Peru BalsamCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Frankincense and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,282

PerfumerTanguy Guesnet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack PearlHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Pearl opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and fiery saffron, balanced by a tart flash of raspberry and bergamot. The top notes create a crisp, energetic spice that feels intentionally harsh before quiet floral tones emerge. Within twenty minutes, jasmine and dark rose soften the aggressive bite, giv…

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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 …

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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, Black Pearl or Under Moonlight?

Black Pearl takes 3 of 4 categories. Black Pearl is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Black Pearl for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Pearl or Under Moonlight?

Black Pearl lasts longest (Black Pearl 70/100, Under Moonlight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Pearl or Under Moonlight?

Black Pearl projects furthest (Black Pearl 63/100, Under Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Pearl and Under Moonlight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Frankincense and Cedarwood.

Is Black Pearl or Under Moonlight better for summer or winter?

Black Pearl suits day or night wear; Under Moonlight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Pearl and Under Moonlight?

Black Pearl has top notes of Black Pepper, Strawberry, Raspberry and Coriander, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Smoke, Frankincense, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood.