Fragrance comparison

Man vs Moon Light

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Man

Judith Williams

2.855 votes

Rank #25,134 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Moon Light

Paris Elysees

3.8312 votes

Rank #64,103 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Man
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Moon Light
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Man1/3

Moon Light1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ManJudith Williams

Moon LightParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.85/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

8%Love

75%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMoon Light

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

white floral77%

green69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPineappleMelonPearMint

Heart

FreesiaRosemaryCorianderLavenderVioletLilyJasmine

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVetiverTeak WoodCedarMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderMintAvocadoCorianderBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomGeraniumVioletJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

ChocolateVanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Coriander and Lavender. Durations are only published for Moon Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,134

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#64,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Man by Judith Williams opens with a crisp burst of pineapple and bergamot, settling into a clean, aromatic heart of rosemary and lavender. This versatile blend leans into a woody base of cedar and teak wood, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear or office environments where you want to maintain a polished,…

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Moon Light by Paris Elysees is an aromatic fragrance for men that blends brisk herbal freshness with a sweet, comforting base. It opens with an energizing mix of clean lavender, cool mint, bergamot, and coriander, backed by a curious green avocado accent. As the crisp opening settles, floral tones of geranium, orange …

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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, Man or Moon Light?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Man is rated 2.85/5 from 5 votes; Moon Light is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Man for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Choose Moon Light for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Man or Moon Light?

They last about the same: Man 60/100, Moon Light 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Man or Moon Light?

Moon Light projects furthest (Moon Light 66/100, Man 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Man and Moon Light smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Coriander and Lavender.

Is Man or Moon Light better for summer or winter?

Moon Light suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Man and Moon Light?

Man has top notes of Bergamot, Pineapple, Melon and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Coriander and Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Moon Light has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Avocado and Coriander, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Chocolate, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.