Fragrance comparison

Kardigan Bleu vs Zen Moon Essence

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 123 ratings analysed

Kardigan Bleu

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.333 votes

Rank #36,909 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Zen Moon Essence

Shiseido

3.99120 votes

Rank #29,235 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Kardigan Bleu
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zen Moon Essence
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Kardigan Bleu2/4

Zen Moon Essence2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zen Moon Essence
Sillage & projection: Kardigan Bleu
Value for money: Kardigan Bleu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Zen Moon Essence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kardigan BleuL'Orientale Fragrances

Zen Moon EssenceShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

3.99/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

29%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityZen Moon Essence

SillageKardigan Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winnerKardigan BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

floral77%

patchouli69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Indonesian NutmegPink PepperBergamotelemiPear

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaClovesRoseFlax

Base8-12 hrs

Haitian VetiverCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top

PearPineappleGrapefruitBergamotRose

Heart

RaspberryMagnoliaJasmineFreesiaVioletTuberose

Base

PatchouliVanillaWhite MuskAmberCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Magnolia and Rose. Durations are only published for Kardigan Bleu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day65

Night100

Spring66

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 14%

Men8

Unisex8

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#29,235

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerZen Moon EssenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not let the blue bottle fool you. Kardigan Bleu by L'Orientale Fragrances is not an aquatic shower gel scent. Instead, it unleashes a dense, spicy blast of Indonesian nutmeg, pink pepper, and juicy green pear. Within fifteen minutes, a velvety dark rose emerges alongside creamy magnolia and pungent cloves. The wood…

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Zen Moon Essence captures the cool, quiet mood of late summer evenings. It opens with a bright burst of fresh pear and tart grapefruit, balanced by a sharp hint of pineapple. As it rests on the skin, the initial juicy fruits settle into a soft floral heart of magnolia and jasmine. The base provides a quiet warmth thro…

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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, Kardigan Bleu or Zen Moon Essence?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Kardigan Bleu is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Zen Moon Essence is rated 3.99/5 from 120 votes. Choose Kardigan Bleu for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zen Moon Essence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Kardigan Bleu or Zen Moon Essence?

Zen Moon Essence lasts longest (Zen Moon Essence 63/100, Kardigan Bleu 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kardigan Bleu or Zen Moon Essence?

Kardigan Bleu projects furthest (Kardigan Bleu 88/100, Zen Moon Essence 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kardigan Bleu and Zen Moon Essence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Magnolia and Rose.

Is Kardigan Bleu or Zen Moon Essence better for summer or winter?

Kardigan Bleu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kardigan Bleu and Zen Moon Essence?

Kardigan Bleu has top notes of Indonesian Nutmeg, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Magnolia, Cloves, Rose and Flax, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Amber. Zen Moon Essence has top notes of Pear, Pineapple, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Magnolia, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, White Musk and Amber.