Fragrance comparison

Demi-Lune vs Or et Flamme

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

Demi-Lune

Siberian Wellness

5.001 votes

Rank #48,290 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Or et Flamme

Via François

3.673 votes

Rank #61,182 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Demi-Lune takes 3 of 4 categories.

Demi-Lune
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Or et Flamme
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Demi-Lune3/4

Or et Flamme0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Demi-Lune
Sillage & projection: Demi-Lune
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Demi-Lune

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Demi-LuneSiberian Wellness

Or et FlammeVia François

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityDemi-Lune

SillageDemi-Lune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

woody100%

white floral90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

citrus50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderGalbanum

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverIncenseCedar

Notes

Lily of the ValleyPetitgrainCedarClary SageVetiverMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Clary Sage, Vetiver 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,182

PerfumerFrancois Ledoux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDemi-LuneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demi-Lune is a green, aromatic fougere built around lavender, petitgrain, sage and rosemary, with oakmoss, vetiver, incense and cedar giving it a dry woody base. It opens crisp and herbal, then settles into a classic masculine style that feels clean, mossy and quietly mature. It may suit shoppers who enjoy restrained,…

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Or et Flamme by Via Francois introduces a fresh take on the classic oriental fougere. The fragrance opens with the bitter green spark of petitgrain bigarade, which transitions into a clean floral heart of lily of the valley. A base of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss grounds the scent, making it an easy, office-safe choice…

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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, Demi-Lune or Or et Flamme?

Demi-Lune takes 3 of 4 categories. Demi-Lune is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Or et Flamme is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Demi-Lune for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Or et Flamme for a woody and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Demi-Lune or Or et Flamme?

Demi-Lune lasts longest (Demi-Lune 40/100, Or et Flamme 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Demi-Lune or Or et Flamme?

Demi-Lune projects furthest (Demi-Lune 50/100, Or et Flamme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Demi-Lune and Or et Flamme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Clary Sage, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Demi-Lune or Or et Flamme better for summer or winter?

Or et Flamme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demi-Lune and Or et Flamme?

Demi-Lune has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender and Galbanum, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Incense and Cedar. Or et Flamme features Lily of the Valley, Petitgrain, Cedar, Clary Sage and Vetiver.