Fragrance comparison

Demi-Lune vs Upton

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

Demi-Lune

Siberian Wellness

5.001 votes

Rank #47,179 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Upton

Papillon

4.1010 votes

Rank #40,504 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Upton takes 3 of 4 categories.

Demi-Lune
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Upton
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Demi-Lune1/4

Upton3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Demi-LuneSiberian Wellness

UptonPapillon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.10/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 67%Had 5%Want 29%

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

40%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityUpton

SillageUpton

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value66

Category winnerDemi-LuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

lavender53%

earthy42%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match80%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderGalbanum

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumRosemary

Base

OakmossVetiverIncenseCedar

Top20-30 mins

LavenderRosemaryNeroliPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

GalbanumJasmineGeraniumClary Sage

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodCedarAmberVetiverOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Lavender, Galbanum and Clary Sage. Durations are only published for Upton, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,179

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,504

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerUptonHigher 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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Papillon Upton opens with an intense, bracing jolt of lavender, bitter petitgrain, and crushed rosemary leaves. It immediately recalls classic European barbershop traditions. Give the sharp opening five minutes to burn off its alcohol vapor before leaning in. Once the initial blast settles, dry green galbanum, herbal …

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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 Upton?

Upton takes 3 of 4 categories. Demi-Lune is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Upton is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes. Choose Demi-Lune for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Upton for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Demi-Lune or Upton?

Upton lasts longest (Upton 60/100, Demi-Lune 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Demi-Lune or Upton?

Upton projects furthest (Upton 63/100, Demi-Lune 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Demi-Lune and Upton smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Lavender, Galbanum and Clary Sage.

Is Demi-Lune or Upton better for summer or winter?

Upton suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Demi-Lune and Upton?

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. Upton has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Petitgrain, heart notes of Galbanum, Jasmine, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Vetiver.