Fragrance comparison

Moon Raker vs Rose Absolue

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

Moon Raker

Queen B

5.001 votes

Rank #51,528 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Rose Absolue

Tauer Perfumes

4.3936 votes

Rank #18,686 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Absolue takes 2 of 3 categories.

Moon Raker
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Rose Absolue
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Moon Raker1/3

Rose Absolue2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Absolue
Sillage & projection: Moon Raker
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Absolue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moon RakerQueen B

Rose AbsolueTauer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.39/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

58%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRose Absolue

SillageMoon Raker

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value45

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

floral77%

green69%

musky61%

amber100%

rose92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Floral NotesGreen LeavesSpicy Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMuskResinsWoody Notes

Top

Fruity NotesCitrusesSpicy Notes

Heart

RoseFloral Notes

Base

AmberAmbergrisWoody NotesResinsBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Floral Notes, Spicy Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Moon Raker, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Spring65

Summer18

Fall100

Winter88

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 24%Party 14%

Men5

Unisex63

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,686

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRose AbsolueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moon Raker by Queen B brings together bright sunshine and dark evening warmth in one bottle. It kicks off with a sharp splash of tart citruses and crushed green leaves that wake up your nose right away. Do not overspray on warm mornings. Within thirty minutes, gentle floral notes and dry spices quiet the citrus punch,…

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Rose Absolue opens with a burst of citrus and tart red fruit that quickly settles into a rich rose core. Andy Tauer anchors the floral heart with warm resins, dry woody notes, and ambergris. It wears best during cool autumn evenings when the crisp air cuts through the sweet syrup. The scent stays rich without turning …

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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, Moon Raker or Rose Absolue?

Rose Absolue takes 2 of 3 categories. Moon Raker is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Rose Absolue is rated 4.39/5 from 36 votes. Choose Moon Raker for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Rose Absolue for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Moon Raker or Rose Absolue?

They last about the same: Rose Absolue 82/100, Moon Raker 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Moon Raker or Rose Absolue?

Moon Raker projects furthest (Moon Raker 75/100, Rose Absolue 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moon Raker and Rose Absolue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, Floral Notes, Spicy Notes and Amber.

Is Moon Raker or Rose Absolue better for summer or winter?

Moon Raker suits daytime wear; Rose Absolue suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moon Raker and Rose Absolue?

Moon Raker has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes, Green Leaves and Spicy Notes, a base of Amber, Musk, Resins and Woody Notes. Rose Absolue has top notes of Fruity Notes, Citruses and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Rose and Floral Notes, a base of Amber, Ambergris, Woody Notes and Resins.