Moon Is Blue vs Virtuous Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Moon Is BlueChoose it for a musky and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Virtuous OudChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Moon Is Blue2/4
Virtuous Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Virtuous Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Moon Is Blue
- Value for money
- Moon Is Blue
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtuous Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Moon Is BlueThe Dua BrandVirtuous OudZaraWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 42%Had 3%Want 56%
3.91/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 59%Had 10%Want 31%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
33%Like
17%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
38%Love
42%Like
11%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
100 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVirtuous Oud
SillageMoon Is Blue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoon Is BlueBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
fresh90%
citrus80%
amber70%
vodka60%
warm spicy50%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
White MuskAmbroxanGingerCaloneLemonVodka
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotLemonCalone
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)AmbroxanWhite MuskFlowersLavender
Base
VetiverPatchouliSandalwood
InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Ambroxan, Calone and Lemon. Durations are only published for Moon Is Blue, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer100
Fall67
Winter0
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer98
Fall0
Winter29
Day–
Night–
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#44,373
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#6,920
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews31
Category winnerVirtuous OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoon Is Blue by The Dua Brand is an aquatic citrus extrait de parfum built around crisp cocktail freshness and mineral warmth. Released in 2023, the fragrance opens with tart lemon and spicy ginger, giving the impression of an iced beverage served in a chilled lounge. As the initial brightness settles, a distinct vodk…
Reviews →Virtuous Oud is a fresh, polished take on oud rather than a dark, heavy one. It opens with bergamot, lemon and an airy aquatic lift, then settles into soft woods, clean musk and a smooth oud note that stays refined and easy to wear. Reviews consistently frame it as classy, versatile and especially good in warm weather…
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, Moon Is Blue or Virtuous Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Moon Is Blue is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Virtuous Oud is rated 3.91/5 from 141 votes. Choose Moon Is Blue for a musky and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Virtuous Oud for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Moon Is Blue or Virtuous Oud?
Virtuous Oud lasts longest (Virtuous Oud 69/100, Moon Is Blue 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Moon Is Blue or Virtuous Oud?
Moon Is Blue projects furthest (Moon Is Blue 69/100, Virtuous Oud 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moon Is Blue and Virtuous Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and fresh accords. Common notes include White Musk, Ambroxan, Calone and Lemon.
Is Moon Is Blue or Virtuous Oud better for summer or winter?
Moon Is Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moon Is Blue and Virtuous Oud?
Moon Is Blue features White Musk, Ambroxan, Ginger, Calone and Lemon. Virtuous Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Calone, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Ambroxan, White Musk and Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.
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