Fragrance comparison

Full Moon 当时明月 vs Strong as Metal

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

Full Moon 当时明月

Beast 野兽派

4.002 votes

Rank #58,614 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Strong as Metal

Dévier

5.001 votes

Rank #52,727 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strong as Metal takes 3 of 4 categories.

Full Moon 当时明月
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Strong as Metal
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Full Moon 当时明月1/4

Strong as Metal3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Strong as Metal
Sillage & projection: Strong as Metal
Value for money: Full Moon 当时明月
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Strong as Metal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Full Moon 当时明月Beast 野兽派

Strong as MetalDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityStrong as Metal

SillageStrong as Metal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerFull Moon 当时明月Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

rose74%

fruity65%

floral56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bay LeafelemiBergamotPepper

Heart

RoseFigjuniper berryCypress

Base

VetiverCedarAmbrette

Top15-30 mins

PlumBergamotBay Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressVetiverWhite Amber

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoMoss

InformationalShared notesBay Leaf, Bergamot, Cypress and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Strong as Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStrong as MetalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Full Moon opens with a sharp burst of bay leaf, cracked pepper, and green bergamot. Resin from elemi gives the top notes a piney snap that feels cool and damp. As it settles, cypress and juniper berry take over, pushing the composition into a quiet woody territory with a soft touch of dry rose and green fig. Vetiver a…

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Dévier Strong as Metal catches you off guard. The name suggests harsh industrial chrome, but the liquid inside tells a much richer story. It opens with tart bergamot and a distinctive burst of dark, ripe plum, cut cleanly by herbal bay leaf. Soon, woody cypress and smoky vetiver pull the scent into a forest-green hear…

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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, Full Moon 当时明月 or Strong as Metal?

Strong as Metal takes 3 of 4 categories. Full Moon 当时明月 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Strong as Metal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Full Moon 当时明月 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Strong as Metal for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Full Moon 当时明月 or Strong as Metal?

Strong as Metal lasts longest (Strong as Metal 80/100, Full Moon 当时明月 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Full Moon 当时明月 or Strong as Metal?

Strong as Metal projects furthest (Strong as Metal 50/100, Full Moon 当时明月 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Full Moon 当时明月 and Strong as Metal smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bay Leaf, Bergamot, Cypress and Vetiver.

Is Full Moon 当时明月 or Strong as Metal better for summer or winter?

Full Moon 当时明月 suits daytime wear; Strong as Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Full Moon 当时明月 and Strong as Metal?

Full Moon 当时明月 has top notes of Bay Leaf, elemi, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Fig, juniper berry and Cypress, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Ambrette. Strong as Metal has top notes of Plum, Bergamot and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Cypress, Vetiver and White Amber, a base of Tobacco and Moss.