Fragrance comparison

Mabda vs Under Moonlight

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mabda

AZYA

4.2642 votes

Rank #9,662 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Under Moonlight

Secrets Door

4.001 votes

Rank #66,529 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mabda takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mabda
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Under Moonlight
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mabda3/4

Under Moonlight1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mabda
Sillage & projection: Mabda
Value for money: Under Moonlight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mabda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MabdaAZYA

Under MoonlightSecrets Door

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 45%Had 0%Want 55%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMabda

SillageMabda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryBergamot

Heart

Black PepperYlang YlangClary SageGeraniumAmberRose

Base

FrankincenseTonka BeanBlack MuskCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinVetiver

Top

elemiRhubarbBergamot

Heart

VetiverFrankincenseRose

Base

Peru BalsamCedarwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Frankincense and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#66,529

PerfumerTanguy Guesnet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMabdaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mabda by AZYA is a bold aromatic fragrance that balances tart raspberry with sharp pink pepper and deep resins. It feels substantial and grounding, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that persists. Its woody and musky foundation ensures a lingering presence that works well for both offic…

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Under Moonlight by Secrets Door captures the essence of a quiet savannah night. This woody scent leads with tart rhubarb and crisp bergamot, transitioning into a heart of vetiver and smoky frankincense. The base rests on grounding cedarwood and resinous Peru balsam, creating a balanced, unisex profile that works well …

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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, Mabda or Under Moonlight?

Mabda takes 3 of 4 categories. Mabda is rated 4.26/5 from 42 votes; Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mabda for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mabda or Under Moonlight?

Mabda lasts longest (Mabda 84/100, Under Moonlight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mabda or Under Moonlight?

Mabda projects furthest (Mabda 76/100, Under Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mabda and Under Moonlight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Frankincense and Cedarwood.

Is Mabda or Under Moonlight better for summer or winter?

Mabda suits evening wear; Under Moonlight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mabda and Under Moonlight?

Mabda has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Frankincense, Tonka Bean, Black Musk and Cedarwood. Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood.