Fragrance comparison

Greenley vs Demi-Lune Black

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,895 ratings analysed

3 wins

Greenley

Parfums de Marly

4.205,895 votes

Rank #2,383 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Demi-Lune Black

CIEL Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #69,149 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenley takes 3 of 3 categories.

Greenley
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Demi-Lune Black
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

Greenley3/3

Demi-Lune Black0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenleyParfums de Marly

Demi-Lune BlackCIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5,895 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,895 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageGreenley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainCedarCashmeranPomaroseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskAmberwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomGreen AppleLavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MarjoramVioletCeleryTarragonCloves

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherPatchouliCedarAmberOakmoss

Category winnerGreenleyLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night29

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex21

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 42%Casual 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,383

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#69,149

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreenleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Greenley delivers an assertive burst of crisp green apple right off the nozzle. It is tart. Within seconds, sunny Calabrian bergamot and juicy mandarin orange cut through the initial alcohol lift with vibrant energy. You get an invigorating blast like slicing into a cold Granny Smith apple on a warm p…

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Demi-Lune Black by CIEL Parfum opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and green apple, immediately sliced through by pungent cardamom and clean lavender. It feels brisk and sharp in the first three minutes before settling down. As the citrus flash fades, an unexpected savory heart takes over. Herbal marjoram, tarragon, …

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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 projects more, Greenley or Demi-Lune Black?

Greenley projects furthest (Greenley 54/100, Demi-Lune Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greenley and Demi-Lune Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cedar.

Is Greenley or Demi-Lune Black better for summer or winter?

Greenley suits daytime wear; Demi-Lune Black suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Greenley and Demi-Lune Black?

Greenley has top notes of Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Cedar, Cashmeran and Pomarose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amberwood and Patchouli. Demi-Lune Black has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Green Apple and Lavender, heart notes of Marjoram, Violet, Celery and Tarragon, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Cedar and Amber.