Fragrance comparison

JV x NJ Silver vs Moon Raker

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

JV x NJ Silver

John Varvatos

3.70159 votes

Rank #12,287 MineralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Moon Raker

Queen B

5.001 votes

Rank #51,528 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moon Raker takes 3 of 4 categories.

JV x NJ Silver
Choose it for a mineral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moon Raker
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

JV x NJ Silver1/4

Moon Raker3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Moon Raker
Sillage & projection: Moon Raker
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Moon Raker
Fragranxe ranking: JV x NJ Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JV x NJ SilverJohn Varvatos

Moon RakerQueen B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 66%Had 12%Want 22%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

47%Like

14%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

159 votes

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

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMoon Raker

SillageMoon Raker

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mineral100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

herbal69%

powdery61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

floral77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mineral notesCitrusesGreen LeavesItalian LemonCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

PebblesSageOrrisGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MuskWoody NotesAmberSandalwoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesGreen LeavesSpicy Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskResinsWoody Notes

Category winnerMoon RakerLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex6

Women2

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 14%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,287

PerfumerCarlos Viñals, Nathalie Benareau

Launched—

Reviews32

Overall rank#51,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJV x NJ SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Varvatos JV x NJ Silver kicks off with a sharp splash of Calabrian bergamot and Italian lemon over wet green leaves. It feels brisk. Chilled mineral notes and crushed river pebbles soon take center stage, giving the citrus an earthy, stony edge that stands apart from standard blue colognes. Clary sage and geraniu…

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Moon Raker by Queen B brings together bright sunshine and dark evening warmth in one bottle. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart citruses and crushed green leaves that wake up your nose right away. Do not overspray on warm mornings. Within thirty minutes, gentle floral notes and dry spices quiet the citrus punch,…

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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, JV x NJ Silver or Moon Raker?

Moon Raker takes 3 of 4 categories. JV x NJ Silver is rated 3.70/5 from 159 votes; Moon Raker is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose JV x NJ Silver for a mineral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moon Raker for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, JV x NJ Silver or Moon Raker?

Moon Raker lasts longest (Moon Raker 80/100, JV x NJ Silver 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JV x NJ Silver or Moon Raker?

Moon Raker projects furthest (Moon Raker 75/100, JV x NJ Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JV x NJ Silver and Moon Raker smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Green Leaves, Musk and Woody Notes.

Is JV x NJ Silver or Moon Raker better for summer or winter?

JV x NJ Silver suits daytime wear; Moon Raker suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JV x NJ Silver and Moon Raker?

JV x NJ Silver has top notes of Mineral notes, Citruses, Green Leaves and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Pebbles, Sage, Orris and Geranium, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Amber and Sandalwood. Moon Raker has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, Green Leaves and Spicy Notes, a base of Amber, Musk, Resins and Woody Notes.