Kryptonite vs Dancing On The Moon
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Kryptonite takes 4 of 7 categories.
KryptoniteChoose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Dancing On The MoonChoose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Kryptonite4/7
Dancing On The Moon2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Kryptonite
- Community sentiment
- Kryptonite
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Kryptonite
- Value for money
- Dancing On The Moon
- Versatility
- Kryptonite
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dancing On The Moon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KryptoniteKhalil T.Dancing On The MoonMaison Martin MargielaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 165 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.51/ 5 · 856 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerKryptoniteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
16%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
14%Hate
112 votes
26%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
19%Dislike
3%Hate
728 votes
Category winnerKryptoniteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageKryptonite
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDancing On The MoonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
almond92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
nutty69%
aldehydic61%
floral100%
musky92%
powdery84%
amber77%
aldehydic69%
white floral61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and aldehydic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Tonka BeanAldehydes
Heart
CedarJasmine SambacIris
Base
AlmondWhite Sandalwood
Top
Aldehydes
Heart
FrangipaniJasmine SambacIris
Base
CashmeranMuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Jasmine Sambac and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring96
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerKryptoniteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,801
PerfumerStéphanie de Bruijn
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#5,739
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews103
Category winnerDancing On The MoonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKryptonite by Khalil T. centers on a rich, nutty almond accord balanced by powdery iris and soft white sandalwood. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent offers a comforting presence that feels both intimate and slightly persistent on the skin. It suits those seeking a reliable, versatile fragrance for cooler days, perfo…
Reviews →Dancing On The Moon by Maison Martin Margiela is an ethereal floral aldehyde fragrance that feels like moonlight in a bottle. Launched in 2016, it combines sharp, fizzy aldehydes with creamy frangipani and iris, settling into a skin-hugging musk base. This unisex scent suits those who prefer unique, clean, and slightl…
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, Kryptonite or Dancing On The Moon?
Kryptonite takes 4 of 7 categories. Kryptonite is rated 4.07/5 from 165 votes; Dancing On The Moon is rated 3.51/5 from 856 votes. Choose Kryptonite for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Dancing On The Moon for a floral and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Kryptonite or Dancing On The Moon?
They last about the same: Kryptonite 67/100, Dancing On The Moon 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Kryptonite or Dancing On The Moon?
Projection is very close: Kryptonite 63/100, Dancing On The Moon 61/100 for sillage.
Do Kryptonite and Dancing On The Moon smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aldehydic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Jasmine Sambac and Iris.
Is Kryptonite or Dancing On The Moon better for summer or winter?
For summer, Kryptonite is the stronger pick. For winter, Kryptonite is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kryptonite and Dancing On The Moon?
Kryptonite has top notes of Tonka Bean and Aldehydes, heart notes of Cedar, Jasmine Sambac and Iris, a base of Almond and White Sandalwood. Dancing On The Moon has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac and Iris, a base of Cashmeran, Musk and Ambergris.
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