Fragrance comparison

Maroussia vs Sun Moon Stars

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 3,136 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maroussia

Slava Zaitsev

3.703,125 votes

Rank #2,314 PowderyAmber

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58%scent match

Closely related

Sun Moon Stars

United Colors & Prestige Beauty

3.6411 votes

Rank #23,305 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maroussia takes 5 of 6 categories.

Maroussia
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Sun Moon Stars
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Maroussia5/6

Sun Moon Stars0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaroussiaSlava Zaitsev

Sun Moon StarsUnited Colors & Prestige Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 3,125 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 19%Want 40%

Category winnerMaroussiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

3,125 votes

18%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMaroussia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMaroussiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both powdery, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomPeachBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

CarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseHeliotropeIrisJasmineRoseOrchid

Base7-10+ hrs

CivetSandalwoodAmberBenzoinVanillaMuskTonka BeanCedar

Top15-30 mins

Water LilyPineapplePeachRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeCarnationNarcissusOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Category winnerMaroussiaLongest dry-down: 7-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex21

Women76

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 25%Work 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,314

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#23,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMaroussiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Slava Zaitsev Maroussia hits the air with a brisk, soapy rush of aldehydes, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom that immediately brings to mind frosty morning air. As the initial fizzy burst settles, a dense core of spicy carnation, creamy ylang-ylang, and buttery tuberose unfolds across the skin, giving the frag…

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Sun Moon Stars by United Colors & Prestige Beauty revives a distinctive 1990s profile. The peach hits immediately. It arrives wrapped in spicy carnation and cool water lily before shifting toward cosmetic heliotrope powder. Sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and warm amber create a dense foundation that clings to sweaters acr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maroussia or Sun Moon Stars?

Maroussia takes 5 of 6 categories. Maroussia is rated 3.70/5 from 3,125 votes; Sun Moon Stars is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Maroussia for a powdery and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sun Moon Stars for a floral and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maroussia or Sun Moon Stars?

They last about the same: Maroussia 67/100, Sun Moon Stars 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Maroussia or Sun Moon Stars?

Maroussia projects furthest (Maroussia 62/100, Sun Moon Stars 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maroussia and Sun Moon Stars smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Carnation and Heliotrope.

Is Maroussia or Sun Moon Stars better for summer or winter?

Maroussia suits evening wear; Sun Moon Stars suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maroussia and Sun Moon Stars?

Maroussia has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Heliotrope, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. Sun Moon Stars has top notes of Water Lily, Pineapple, Peach and Rose, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Narcissus and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.