Fragrance comparison

Leyenda vs Moon 2012

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 175 ratings analysed

5 wins

Leyenda

Ésika

4.1072 votes

Rank #30,946 Warm SpicyAmber

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Moon 2012

Oriflame

3.56103 votes

Rank #30,242 Warm SpicyFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leyenda takes 5 of 7 categories.

Leyenda
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moon 2012
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Leyenda5/7

Moon 20122/7

Ratings & consensus: Leyenda
Community sentiment: Leyenda
Longevity: Leyenda
Sillage & projection: Leyenda
Value for money: Moon 2012
Versatility: Leyenda
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Moon 2012

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeyendaÉsika

Moon 2012Oriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 67%Had 22%Want 11%

3.56/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 23%Had 63%Want 14%

Category winnerLeyendaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

21%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerLeyendaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityLeyenda

SillageLeyenda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMoon 2012Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber86%

citrus72%

woody58%

aromatic44%

fresh30%

warm spicy100%

fresh92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

iris69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

CardamomSpicy Notes

Base

AmberWoody Notes

Top

GingerCitrusesCardamom

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cardamom and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall82

Winter87

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer73

Fall60

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Category winnerLeyendaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,946

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMoon 2012Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leyenda by Ésika is a warm, inviting woody spicy cologne built around a vibrant kick of citrus, cracked cardamom pods, and a smooth base of glowing amber. Created by master perfumer Maurice Roucel, the fragrance kicks off with a bright splash of tart citrus that quickly settles into a rich blend of spicy notes and swe…

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Oriflame Moon 2012 opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger, bright citruses, and aromatic cardamom. That initial spicy kick quickly settles into a cool heart dominated by powdery iris and clean lily-of-the-valley. As the opening brightness fades, the scent rests on a quiet bed of clean musk and soft woody notes. The …

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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, Leyenda or Moon 2012?

Leyenda takes 5 of 7 categories. Leyenda is rated 4.10/5 from 72 votes; Moon 2012 is rated 3.56/5 from 103 votes. Choose Leyenda for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moon 2012 for a warm spicy and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leyenda or Moon 2012?

Leyenda lasts longest (Leyenda 68/100, Moon 2012 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leyenda or Moon 2012?

Leyenda projects furthest (Leyenda 53/100, Moon 2012 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leyenda and Moon 2012 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cardamom and Woody Notes.

Is Leyenda or Moon 2012 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leyenda is the stronger pick. For winter, Leyenda is the stronger pick. Leyenda suits daytime wear; Moon 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leyenda and Moon 2012?

Leyenda has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Cardamom and Spicy Notes, a base of Amber and Woody Notes. Moon 2012 has top notes of Ginger, Citruses and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.