Fragrance comparison

Lunar Moods vs Topaz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Lunar Moods

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #60,494 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Topaz

Extract

4.001 votes

Rank #66,955 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Lunar Moods
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Topaz
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lunar Moods1/4

Topaz1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Topaz
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lunar Moods

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lunar MoodsThe Dua Brand

TopazExtract

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTopazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sichuan PepperPink PepperJuniperGingerMarigold

Heart

FrankincenseBlackcurrantCyclamenNeroliCarrotPearIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmbergrisLeatherVetiverMuskOud

Top

BergamotMangoLotus

Heart

LemonCarrotIrisHyacinth

Base

White MuskSandalwoodFrankincense

InformationalShared notesFrankincense, Carrot, Iris and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#66,955

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLunar MoodsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lunar Moods opens with a peppery, aromatic lift, then moves through iris, incense and fruit into a woody, musky base. On skin it sounds like a shape-shifter, with one wearer calling it uniquely metallic and saying it smells different every minute. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy spicy woods with a modern,…

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Topaz by Extract opens with a refreshing splash of juicy ripe mango, sparkling bergamot, and airy aquatic lotus petal. As the bright fruitiness softens, the fragrance shifts into an earthy, clean heart centered on powdery iris, garden carrot, and crisp lemon. It dries down to a soothing skin scent of creamy sandalwood…

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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, Lunar Moods or Topaz?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Lunar Moods is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Topaz is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Lunar Moods for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Topaz for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lunar Moods or Topaz?

They last about the same: Lunar Moods 60/100, Topaz 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lunar Moods or Topaz?

Projection is very close: Lunar Moods 50/100, Topaz 50/100 for sillage.

Do Lunar Moods and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Frankincense, Carrot, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is Lunar Moods or Topaz better for summer or winter?

Lunar Moods suits day or night wear; Topaz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lunar Moods and Topaz?

Lunar Moods has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Juniper and Ginger, heart notes of Frankincense, Blackcurrant, Cyclamen and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Ambergris and Leather. Topaz has top notes of Bergamot, Mango and Lotus, heart notes of Lemon, Carrot, Iris and Hyacinth, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Frankincense.