Fragrance comparison

Emerald Cristal vs The Red Moon

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Emerald Cristal

Bella Bellissima

4.176 votes

Rank #50,860 SweetOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

The Red Moon

In The Box

4.0014 votes

Rank #38,740 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Emerald Cristal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Emerald Cristal
Choose it for a sweet and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
The Red Moon
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Emerald Cristal3/4

The Red Moon1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Emerald Cristal
Sillage & projection: Emerald Cristal
Value for money: Emerald Cristal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Red Moon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Emerald CristalBella Bellissima

The Red MoonIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 34%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

43%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityEmerald Cristal

SillageEmerald Cristal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value78

Category winnerEmerald CristalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

oud90%

citrus80%

vanilla70%

amber60%

fruity50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesMandarin OrangeApricotBergamotCassis

Heart

RoseOrange BlossomLabdanumYlang-YlangBlack Pepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanVanillaAmberMoss

Top

Blood OrangeSpicesBlack Pepper

Heart

LavenderOrange Blossom

Base

AmberWoody NotesMossWhite SandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring44

Summer0

Fall78

Winter100

Day13

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,740

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerThe Red MoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emerald Cristal by Bella Bellissima is a sweet, resinous unisex blend that pairs rich rose and orange blossom with a heavy base of oud and tonka bean. Ideal for cold autumn nights, this exclusive scent wraps the wearer in a dense, comforting warmth.

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The Red Moon by In The Box is a spicy amber fragrance that centers on a bold blood orange opening. This 2025 release blends peppery heat with a creamy heart of lavender and orange blossom. Designed for men who appreciate warmth, it settles into a smooth base of white sandalwood and tonka bean, ideal for crisp autumn e…

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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, Emerald Cristal or The Red Moon?

Emerald Cristal takes 3 of 4 categories. Emerald Cristal is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; The Red Moon is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Emerald Cristal for a sweet and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose The Red Moon for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald Cristal or The Red Moon?

Emerald Cristal lasts longest (Emerald Cristal 80/100, The Red Moon 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald Cristal or The Red Moon?

Emerald Cristal projects furthest (Emerald Cristal 90/100, The Red Moon 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emerald Cristal and The Red Moon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean and Amber.

Is Emerald Cristal or The Red Moon better for summer or winter?

Emerald Cristal suits daytime wear; The Red Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald Cristal and The Red Moon?

Emerald Cristal has top notes of Sweet Notes, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber. The Red Moon has top notes of Blood Orange, Spices and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Moss and White Sandalwood.