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Demi-Lune Black vs Greenley

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

Updated 5,895 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenley takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Demi-Lune Black

    Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

  • Greenley

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Demi-Lune Black0/3
Greenley3/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Greenley
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Greenley
Fragranxe ranking
Greenley

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Demi-Lune BlackCIEL Parfum
GreenleyParfums de Marly
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.20/ 5 · 5,895 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

52%Love
26%Like
13%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

5,895 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hateN/A
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageGreenley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value29
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fresh spicy69%
herbal61%
woody100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
powdery77%
green69%
musky61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomGreen AppleLavenderMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
MarjoramVioletCeleryTarragonCloves
Base6-8+ hrs
LeatherPatchouliCedarAmberOakmoss
Top15-30 mins
Green AppleCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
PetitgrainCedarCashmeranPomaroseViolet
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossMuskAmberwoodPatchouli
Category winnerGreenleyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night53
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter7
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
Work 42%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 9%
Men77
Unisex21
Women1
Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,149

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,380

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerGreenleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demi-Lune Black by CIEL Parfum opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and green apple, immediately sliced through by pungent cardamom and clean lavender. It feels brisk and sharp in the first three minutes before settling down. As the citrus flash fades, an unexpected savory heart takes over. Herbal marjoram, tarragon, …

Reviews →

Parfums de Marly Greenley delivers an assertive burst of crisp green apple right off the nozzle. It is tart. Within seconds, sunny Calabrian bergamot and juicy mandarin orange cut through the initial alcohol lift with vibrant energy. You get an invigorating blast like slicing into a cold Granny Smith apple on a warm p…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which projects more, Demi-Lune Black or Greenley?

Greenley projects furthest (Greenley 54/100, Demi-Lune Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Demi-Lune Black and Greenley smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Apple, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is Demi-Lune Black or Greenley better for summer or winter?

Demi-Lune Black suits daytime wear; Greenley suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demi-Lune Black and Greenley?

Demi-Lune Black has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Green Apple and Lavender, heart notes of Marjoram, Violet, Celery and Tarragon, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber. Greenley has top notes of Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Cedar, Cashmeran and Pomarose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amberwood and Patchouli.

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