M2 vs Moon Tree
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Moon Tree takes 2 of 4 categories.
M2Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Moon TreeChoose it for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
M21/4
Moon Tree2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- M2
- Value for money
- Moon Tree
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Moon Tree
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
M2Michael CincoMoon TreeLimeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageM2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoon TreeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy86%
fresh spicy72%
soft spicy58%
aromatic44%
cinnamon30%
woody100%
whiskey83%
warm spicy65%
rose48%
powdery30%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperSpicesCardamomCinnamonLemon
Heart
GeraniumOsmanthusJasmineRose
Base
AmberSandalwoodOlibanumGuaiac WoodPatchouliMuskPrecious Woods
Top20-30 mins
WhiskeyRose
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodAmber
Base6-8 hrs
Precious WoodsAmbrette
InformationalShared notesRose, Amber, Sandalwood and Precious Woods. Durations are only published for Moon Tree, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall50
Winter100
Day33
Night100
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,978
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#59,061
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMoon TreeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM2 by Michael Cinco opens with lemon, cardamom, cinnamon and pink pepper, then settles into an ambery, spiced wood base with soft florals in the middle. It reads warm, polished and slightly ceremonial rather than casual. This 2024 release leans unisex, with a clear amber-spice focus that may suit cooler weather, eveni…
Reviews →Moon Tree by Lime opens with a warm splash of aged whiskey paired with a crisp, dewy garden rose. As the initial boozy kick softens over the first half hour, smooth sandalwood and golden amber step forward to create a cozy, comforting core. The base settles into dry precious woods and clean ambrette seed, leaving a mu…
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, M2 or Moon Tree?
Moon Tree takes 2 of 4 categories. M2 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Moon Tree is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose M2 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Moon Tree for a woody and whiskey character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking.
Which lasts longer, M2 or Moon Tree?
They last about the same: M2 60/100, Moon Tree 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, M2 or Moon Tree?
M2 projects furthest (M2 63/100, Moon Tree 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do M2 and Moon Tree smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Amber, Sandalwood and Precious Woods.
Is M2 or Moon Tree better for summer or winter?
M2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in M2 and Moon Tree?
M2 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Spices, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Geranium, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Guaiac Wood. Moon Tree has top notes of Whiskey and Rose, heart notes of Sandalwood and Amber, a base of Precious Woods and Ambrette.
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