Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs Moth

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,459 ratings analysed

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,850 PowderyViolet

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30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #953 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moth takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.
Moth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Fibonacci1/5

Moth4/5

Ratings & consensus: Fibonacci
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Moth
Sillage & projection: Moth
Value for money: Moth
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Moth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerFibonacciRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageMoth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMothBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Clove, Saffron and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day85

Night100

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#953

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

Category winnerMothHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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, Fibonacci or Moth?

Moth takes 4 of 5 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or Moth?

Moth lasts longest (Moth 82/100, Fibonacci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or Moth?

Projection is very close: Moth 70/100, Fibonacci 69/100 for sillage.

Do Fibonacci and Moth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Clove, Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Fibonacci or Moth better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and Moth?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.