Fragrance comparison

Dark Lord vs Stag Moon

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 2,010 ratings analysed

Dark Lord

By Kilian

3.911,980 votes

Rank #886 WoodyLeather

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55%scent match

Closely related

Stag Moon

Alkemia Perfumes

3.6530 votes

Rank #21,538 WoodyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Dark Lord
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Stag Moon
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Dark Lord3/7

Stag Moon3/7

Ratings & consensus: Dark Lord
Community sentiment: Stag Moon
Longevity: Dark Lord
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Stag Moon
Versatility: Stag Moon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dark Lord

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dark LordBy Kilian

Stag MoonAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 1,980 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 66%

Category winnerDark LordRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

1,689 votes

24%Love

48%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerStag MoonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDark Lord

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value88

Category winnerStag MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

woody100%

leather90%

smoky80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, leather and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperBergamotSichuan PepperCloves

Heart

Jasmine SambacRumDavanaBirch

Base

LeatherVetiverCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliOakmossAmber

Notes

BirchMapleLeatherSmokeFernRumOakmossDried Fallen LeavesMuskCloveCedarVanilla Flower

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum, Birch, Leather and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerStag MoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex16

Women1

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#886

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews316

Overall rank#21,538

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerDark LordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dark Lord by By Kilian is a bold, uncompromising leather fragrance. Created by Alberto Morillas, it anchors sharp pepper and bergamot atop a dry, resinous base of vetiver and leather. This is a dark, assertive scent designed for formal evening wear or cool weather, offering an experience that is serious and distinct f…

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Stag Moon by Alkemia Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for women and men. Stag Moon was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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, Dark Lord or Stag Moon?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Dark Lord is rated 3.91/5 from 1,980 votes; Stag Moon is rated 3.65/5 from 30 votes. Choose Dark Lord for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Stag Moon for a woody and leather character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dark Lord or Stag Moon?

Dark Lord lasts longest (Dark Lord 82/100, Stag Moon 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dark Lord or Stag Moon?

Projection is very close: Dark Lord 71/100, Stag Moon 71/100 for sillage.

Do Dark Lord and Stag Moon smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rum, Birch, Leather and Cedar.

Is Dark Lord or Stag Moon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stag Moon is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Lord is the stronger pick. Stag Moon suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dark Lord and Stag Moon?

Dark Lord has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot, Sichuan Pepper and Cloves, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Rum, Davana and Birch, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Cedar. Stag Moon features Birch, Maple, Leather, Smoke and Fern.