Fragrance comparison

BLV Absolute vs Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 505 ratings analysed

BLV Absolute

Bvlgari

3.95153 votes

Rank #28,463 FloralFresh Spicy

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32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)

Zara

4.05352 votes

Rank #1,906 VanillaSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) takes 4 of 7 categories.

BLV Absolute
Choose it for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

BLV Absolute3/7

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Community sentiment: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Longevity: BLV Absolute
Sillage & projection: BLV Absolute
Value for money: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)
Versatility: BLV Absolute
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BLV AbsoluteBvlgari

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Zara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 42%Want 32%

4.05/ 5 · 352 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

49%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBLV Absolute

SillageBLV Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value86

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

fresh77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

vanilla100%

sweet86%

powdery72%

savory58%

yellow floral44%

lactonic30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerBergamot

Heart

WisteriaFlaxMimosa

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Rice

Heart

Mimosa

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesMimosa and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer74

Fall87

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring63

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBLV AbsoluteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex23

Women69

Men4

Unisex9

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,906

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews99

Category winnerGleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

BLV Absolute is a bright, powdery floral musk built around ginger, bergamot, soft yellow florals, vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. It opens with a fresh spicy lift, then settles into a smoother floral heart with a clean, lightly sweet base. It suits wearers who like polished feminine designer scents with freshness, powd…

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Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) by Zara is a cozy, comforting scent centered on a creamy rice pudding accord. Soft mimosa brings a delicate yellow floral touch, while a generous vanilla base anchors the fragrance with warmth. Ideal for cooler weather, this feminine perfume offers a comforting, dreamlike experien…

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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, BLV Absolute or Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)?

Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) takes 4 of 7 categories. BLV Absolute is rated 3.95/5 from 153 votes; Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) is rated 4.05/5 from 352 votes. Choose BLV Absolute for a floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, BLV Absolute or Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)?

BLV Absolute lasts longest (BLV Absolute 68/100, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, BLV Absolute or Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)?

BLV Absolute projects furthest (BLV Absolute 63/100, Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do BLV Absolute and Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Mimosa and Vanilla.

Is BLV Absolute or Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) better for summer or winter?

For summer, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. For winter, BLV Absolute is the stronger pick. BLV Absolute suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in BLV Absolute and Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand)?

BLV Absolute has top notes of Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Flax and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Gleam Of The Moon (Into The Gourmand) has top notes of Rice, heart notes of Mimosa, a base of Vanilla.