Luna vs Aqua Regia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aqua Regia takes 6 of 7 categories.
LunaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aqua RegiaChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Luna1/7
Aqua Regia6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aqua Regia
- Community sentiment
- Aqua Regia
- Longevity
- Aqua Regia
- Sillage & projection
- Aqua Regia
- Value for money
- Aqua Regia
- Versatility
- Luna
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aqua Regia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LunaXerjoffAqua RegiaXerjoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 39%Had 8%Want 52%
4.08/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerAqua RegiaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
50%Love
26%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate
266 votes
Category winnerAqua RegiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAqua Regia
SillageAqua Regia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAqua RegiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
powdery84%
patchouli77%
iris69%
earthy61%
powdery100%
woody92%
leather84%
citrus77%
violet69%
fruity61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Singapore PatchouliLemonCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
OrrisAtlas CedarBulgarian RoseJasmine SambacViolet
Base
CaramelMuskAmber
Top
LeatherCalabrian bergamotBlack Currant
Heart
VioletOrris RootCaramelSingapore Patchouli
Base
CedarMuskMadagascar Vanilla
InformationalShared notesSingapore Patchouli, Calabrian bergamot, Atlas Cedar and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer26
Fall100
Winter94
Day71
Night100
Spring78
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLunaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,405
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#5,264
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerAqua RegiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLuna by Xerjoff opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, mandarin orange, and lemon, grounded by earthy Singapore patchouli. As the bright citrus quietens, the heart reveals powdery Tuscan orris, violet, Bulgarian rose, and Atlas cedar wood. The dry-down shifts toward a rich caramel accord wrapped in musk and w…
Reviews →Aqua Regia by Xerjoff pairs Calabrian bergamot and dark black currant with a prominent leather note. As it settles, Italian Tuscan orris root and sweet caramel soften the dry woods, creating a clean powdery profile over cedar and musk. Built for cool weather and formal evenings, this unisex composition offers an airy …
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, Luna or Aqua Regia?
Aqua Regia takes 6 of 7 categories. Luna is rated 4.07/5 from 139 votes; Aqua Regia is rated 4.08/5 from 266 votes. Choose Luna for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aqua Regia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Luna or Aqua Regia?
Aqua Regia lasts longest (Aqua Regia 80/100, Luna 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Luna or Aqua Regia?
Aqua Regia projects furthest (Aqua Regia 70/100, Luna 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Luna and Aqua Regia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Singapore Patchouli, Calabrian bergamot, Atlas Cedar and Violet.
Is Luna or Aqua Regia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Luna is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua Regia is the stronger pick. Luna suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Luna and Aqua Regia?
Luna has top notes of Singapore Patchouli, Lemon, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Atlas Cedar, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Caramel, Musk and Amber. Aqua Regia has top notes of Leather, Calabrian bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Caramel and Singapore Patchouli, a base of Cedar, Musk and Madagascar Vanilla.
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