Chinatown vs Moonlit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Chinatown takes 3 of 5 categories.
ChinatownChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MoonlitChoose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Chinatown3/5
Moonlit2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Moonlit
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Chinatown
- Sillage & projection
- Chinatown
- Value for money
- Moonlit
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Chinatown
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ChinatownBond No 9MoonlitOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 2,930 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%
Category winnerMoonlitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
2,520 votes
60%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityChinatown
SillageChinatown
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoonlitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
floral77%
tuberose69%
vanilla61%
white floral100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
fresh77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Peach BlossomBergamot
Heart
TuberoseGardeniaOrange BlossomPeony
Base
CardamomVanillaSandalwoodGuaiac WoodPatchouliVirginia Cedar
Top
CardamomPepperGinger
Heart
Orange BlossomGardeniaCoconutPeony
Base
SandalwoodAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orange Blossom, Peony and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring87
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
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#2,297
PerfumerAurélien Guichard
Launched—
Reviews103
Overall rank#46,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerChinatownHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBond No 9 Chinatown opens with peach blossom and bergamot, then moves into a dense white floral heart where tuberose, gardenia and orange blossom feel creamy, sweet and slightly spicy. The dry-down turns warmer with vanilla, cardamom, woods and patchouli. It usually reads rich, feminine-leaning and distinctive rather …
Reviews →Moonlit by Oakcha opens with a punchy splash of fresh ginger, black pepper, and crushed cardamom pods that wakes up the senses without smelling harsh. Within twenty minutes, the spicy top settles into a lush, creamy heart of gardenia petals, soft peony, and subtle coconut milk, giving it the signature feel of a dark t…
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, Chinatown or Moonlit?
Chinatown takes 3 of 5 categories. Chinatown is rated 3.89/5 from 2,930 votes; Moonlit is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Chinatown for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Moonlit for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Chinatown or Moonlit?
Chinatown lasts longest (Chinatown 75/100, Moonlit 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Chinatown or Moonlit?
Chinatown projects furthest (Chinatown 66/100, Moonlit 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Chinatown and Moonlit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orange Blossom, Peony and Cardamom.
Is Chinatown or Moonlit better for summer or winter?
Moonlit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Chinatown and Moonlit?
Chinatown has top notes of Peach Blossom and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Gardenia, Orange Blossom and Peony, a base of Cardamom, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood. Moonlit has top notes of Cardamom, Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Coconut and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.
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