Moon Light vs Retrospection
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories.
Moon LightChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
RetrospectionChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Moon Light2/6
Retrospection4/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Moon Light
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Retrospection
- Sillage & projection
- Retrospection
- Value for money
- Moon Light
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Retrospection
- Fragranxe ranking
- Retrospection
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Moon LightParis ElyseesRetrospectionJMP Artisan PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.83/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 17%Had 19%Want 65%
3.59/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerMoon LightRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate8%Love
75%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
24%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRetrospection
SillageRetrospection
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoon LightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
white floral77%
green69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
green61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LavenderMintAvocadoCorianderBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomGeraniumVioletJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
ChocolateVanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverMusk
Top15-30 mins
GalbanumAldehydesBergamotWormwoodLavenderRosemaryPetitgrain
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineGeraniumCorianderRoseClary SageCloves
Base8-10+ hrs
OakmossCivetLeatherBeeswaxMuskOrris RootVetiverSandalwood
Category winnerRetrospectionLongest dry-down: 8-10+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter83
Day33
Night100
Spring86
Summer21
Fall100
Winter71
Day83
Night100
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#64,103
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#19,634
PerfumerJakub Pietrynka
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerRetrospectionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMoon 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 …
Reviews →Retrospection by JMP Artisan Perfumes resurrects the bold, unapologetic swagger of traditional masculine perfumery from the late twentieth century. Created by Polish independent perfumer Jakub Pietrynka, this composition opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, soapy aldehydes, and zesty bergamot. Within minutes, …
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 Light or Retrospection?
Retrospection takes 4 of 6 categories. Moon Light is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Retrospection is rated 3.59/5 from 34 votes. Choose Moon Light for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Retrospection for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Moon Light or Retrospection?
Retrospection lasts longest (Retrospection 80/100, Moon Light 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Moon Light or Retrospection?
Retrospection projects furthest (Retrospection 71/100, Moon Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moon Light and Retrospection smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Coriander, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.
Is Moon Light or Retrospection better for summer or winter?
Moon Light suits evening wear; Retrospection suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moon Light and Retrospection?
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. Retrospection has top notes of Galbanum, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Wormwood, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Civet, Leather and Beeswax.
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