Fragrance comparison

Emperor vs Demi-Lune Surf

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Emperor

Riiffs Perfumes

3.673 votes

Rank #66,104 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Demi-Lune Surf

CIEL Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #52,170 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Demi-Lune Surf takes 2 of 3 categories.

Emperor
Choose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Demi-Lune Surf
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Emperor1/3

Demi-Lune Surf2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmperorRiiffs Perfumes

Demi-Lune SurfCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEmperor

SillageDemi-Lune Surf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

green92%

soft spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

sweet61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGreen AppleYuzu

Heart

Fig LeafNeroliLemon

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top15-30 mins

CassisPapyrusGrapefruitGreen Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliWoody NotesViolet LeafOrchid

Base4-6 hrs

AmberTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Musk. Durations are only published for Demi-Lune Surf, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDemi-Lune SurfHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Emperor opens bright and crisp, with green apple, yuzu and pink pepper giving it a fresh, slightly spicy lift. As it settles, fig leaf and neroli soften the citrus edge, while sandalwood, musk and tonka keep the base smooth and lightly sweet. It reads as a clean woody aromatic with a green streak, best suited to dayti…

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Demi-Lune Surf by CIEL Parfum delivers a snappy, botanical twist on the traditional aquatic scent profile. You get a tart punch of green apple and bitter grapefruit right away, backed by sharp cassis leaves and dry papyrus reed. The fragrance skips heavy salty ocean calone notes in favor of green, leafy textures. As t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Emperor or Demi-Lune Surf?

Demi-Lune Surf takes 2 of 3 categories. Emperor is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Demi-Lune Surf is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Emperor for a fresh and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Demi-Lune Surf for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Emperor or Demi-Lune Surf?

Emperor lasts longest (Emperor 60/100, Demi-Lune Surf 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emperor or Demi-Lune Surf?

Demi-Lune Surf projects furthest (Demi-Lune Surf 63/100, Emperor 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Emperor and Demi-Lune Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Neroli, Tonka Bean and Musk.

Is Emperor or Demi-Lune Surf better for summer or winter?

Emperor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emperor and Demi-Lune Surf?

Emperor has top notes of Pink Pepper, Green Apple and Yuzu, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Neroli and Lemon, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Demi-Lune Surf has top notes of Cassis, Papyrus, Grapefruit and Green Apple, heart notes of Neroli, Woody Notes, Violet Leaf and Orchid, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Musk.