Generation(s) vs Lunar Moods
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lunar Moods takes 3 of 4 categories.
Generation(s)Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lunar MoodsChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Generation(s)1/4
Lunar Moods3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lunar Moods
- Sillage & projection
- Lunar Moods
- Value for money
- Lunar Moods
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Generation(s)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Generation(s)Ex NihiloLunar MoodsThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
39%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
190 votes
0%Love
100%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
Category winners
LongevityLunar Moods
SillageLunar Moods
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLunar MoodsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
musky65%
warm spicy56%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
amber77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearPink PepperFrankincense
Heart2-4 hrs
Fig
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Top
Sichuan PepperPink PepperJuniperGingerMarigold
Heart
FrankincenseBlackcurrantCyclamenNeroliCarrotPearIris
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanAmbergrisLeatherVetiverMuskOud
InformationalShared notesPear, Pink Pepper, Frankincense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Generation(s), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall53
Winter22
Day100
Night35
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,270
PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#60,343
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGeneration(s)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx Nihilo Generation(s) opens with a refreshing splash of crisp green pear, sparked by crushed pink pepper and a delicate touch of clean frankincense. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, milky fig heart that feels plush rather than grassy. The base anchors the fruit in warm sandalwoo…
Reviews →Lunar Moods opens with a peppery, aromatic lift, then moves through iris, incense and fruit into a woody, musky base. On skin it sounds like a shape-shifter, with one wearer calling it uniquely metallic and saying it smells different every minute. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy spicy woods with a modern,…
Reviews →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, Generation(s) or Lunar Moods?
Lunar Moods takes 3 of 4 categories. Generation(s) is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes; Lunar Moods is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Generation(s) for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lunar Moods for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Generation(s) or Lunar Moods?
Lunar Moods lasts longest (Lunar Moods 60/100, Generation(s) 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Generation(s) or Lunar Moods?
Lunar Moods projects furthest (Lunar Moods 50/100, Generation(s) 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Generation(s) and Lunar Moods smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Pink Pepper, Frankincense and Sandalwood.
Is Generation(s) or Lunar Moods better for summer or winter?
Generation(s) suits daytime wear; Lunar Moods suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Generation(s) and Lunar Moods?
Generation(s) has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Lunar Moods has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Juniper and Ginger, heart notes of Frankincense, Blackcurrant, Cyclamen and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Ambergris and Leather.
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