Fragrance comparison

Ginja vs Moonlight Cherry

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

Ginja

Benamôr

4.673 votes

Rank #48,855 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Moonlight Cherry

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.17258 votes

Rank #6,139 CherrySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moonlight Cherry takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ginja
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Moonlight Cherry
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Ginja1/4

Moonlight Cherry3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GinjaBenamôr

Moonlight CherryVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

4.17/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

45%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMoonlight Cherry

SillageMoonlight Cherry

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value42

Category winnerGinjaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

sweet90%

almond80%

amber70%

warm spicy60%

nutty50%

cherry100%

sweet92%

almond84%

nutty77%

rum69%

fruity61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both cherry, sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherryBitter Almond

Heart

Spicy NotesJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanWhite Musk

Top20-30 mins

RumBitter Almond

Heart3-5 hrs

CherryCoffee

Base8-10 hrs

VanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCherry, Bitter Almond and White Musk. Durations are only published for Moonlight Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex35

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,855

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerMoonlight CherryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ginja by Benamôr is a fruity gourmand that leans into the tartness of cherry and the cozy warmth of bitter almond. It sits comfortably as a unisex option for those who enjoy playful scents with a spicy edge. The dry-down settles into a soft base of tonka bean and benzoin, making it a reliable pick for crisp spring day…

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Moonlight Cherry by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a warm, boozy twist on sweet fruit. It opens with a splash of dark rum and bitter almond, giving you the immediate sensation of biting into an upscale cherry liqueur chocolate. As the opening settles, a rich, ripe cherry heart steps forward, balanced by dark roasted coff…

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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, Ginja or Moonlight Cherry?

Moonlight Cherry takes 3 of 4 categories. Ginja is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Moonlight Cherry is rated 4.17/5 from 258 votes. Choose Ginja for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Moonlight Cherry for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ginja or Moonlight Cherry?

Moonlight Cherry lasts longest (Moonlight Cherry 67/100, Ginja 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ginja or Moonlight Cherry?

Moonlight Cherry projects furthest (Moonlight Cherry 55/100, Ginja 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ginja and Moonlight Cherry smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Cherry, Bitter Almond and White Musk.

Is Ginja or Moonlight Cherry better for summer or winter?

Ginja suits day or night wear; Moonlight Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ginja and Moonlight Cherry?

Ginja has top notes of Cherry and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean and White Musk. Moonlight Cherry has top notes of Rum and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Cherry and Coffee, a base of Vanilla and White Musk.