Fragrance comparison

Moon River vs Scorpio

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Moon River

Sherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes

4.002 votes

Rank #58,111 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Scorpio

Demeter Fragrance

3.8010 votes

Rank #47,321 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moon River takes 2 of 4 categories.

Moon River
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Scorpio
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Moon River2/4

Scorpio1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moon RiverSherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes

ScorpioDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

40%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMoon River

SillageMoon River

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

musky74%

powdery65%

balsamic56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both vanilla and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OrchidWater HyacinthTeak WoodPassionfruitGrapesPeonyWhite MuskCashmere MuskLemonIrisCaramelVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Sicilian BergamotCashmere MuskResinsLemonVanillaSiam Benzoin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCashmere Musk, Lemon and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Scorpio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,111

PerfumerSherod Marquez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerScorpioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sherod Marquez Artisan Perfumes offers a peculiar sweet floral experience with Moon River, which steps away from typical sugary gourmands by introducing a distinct aquatic edge. The opening hits with a sharp burst of passionfruit and lemon, quickly meeting the wet, green presence of water hyacinth. As it warms on the …

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Demeter Fragrance Scorpio turns the intense reputation of the water sign on its head. It opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon and Sicilian bergamot. The citrus sparkles immediately. Yet this is not a generic summer cologne. Within ten minutes, warm golden resins and sweet Siam benzoin rise from the skin, addi…

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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 River or Scorpio?

Moon River takes 2 of 4 categories. Moon River is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Scorpio is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Moon River for a floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Scorpio for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moon River or Scorpio?

Moon River lasts longest (Moon River 60/100, Scorpio 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moon River or Scorpio?

Moon River projects furthest (Moon River 75/100, Scorpio 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moon River and Scorpio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Cashmere Musk, Lemon and Vanilla.

Is Moon River or Scorpio better for summer or winter?

Moon River suits daytime wear; Scorpio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moon River and Scorpio?

Moon River features Orchid, Water Hyacinth, Teak Wood, Passionfruit and Grapes. Scorpio features Sicilian Bergamot, Cashmere Musk, Resins, Lemon and Vanilla.