Fragrance comparison

Moonage Daydream vs Sevan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

Moonage Daydream

Astrophil & Stella

3.51105 votes

Rank #39,557 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Sevan

AK France

3.259 votes

Rank #24,075 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sevan takes 3 of 3 categories.

Moonage Daydream
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sevan
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Moonage Daydream0/3

Sevan3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moonage DaydreamAstrophil & Stella

SevanAK France

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%

3.25/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

31%Like

38%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySevan

SillageSevan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

lavender84%

citrus77%

woody69%

green61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

woody65%

amber56%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGrapefruitGalbanumNeroli

Heart

GeraniumBlack CurrantIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

Italian MandarinBrazilian OrangeSicilian LemonGrapefruitCaraway

Heart

Indonesian NutmegLavender

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Grapefruit, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall82

Winter32

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex44

Women11

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,557

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSevanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonage Daydream by Astrophil & Stella starts with a sharp, resinous burst of galbanum and bitter grapefruit, balanced quickly by aromatic lavender and green neroli. The opening feels brisk and herbal, reminiscent of traditional barber shop compositions with a modern green twist. As the initial brightness settles, he…

Reviews →

Sevan by AK France is a crisp citrus aromatic built around a big, juicy mix of mandarin, orange, lemon and grapefruit, with a dry, spicy edge from caraway and nutmeg. Lavender keeps it clean and barbershop-adjacent, while vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and amber pull the dry-down into a greener, earthy direction. If you …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Moonage Daydream or Sevan?

Sevan takes 3 of 3 categories. Moonage Daydream is rated 3.51/5 from 105 votes; Sevan is rated 3.25/5 from 9 votes. Choose Moonage Daydream for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sevan for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Moonage Daydream or Sevan?

Sevan lasts longest (Sevan 75/100, Moonage Daydream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonage Daydream or Sevan?

Sevan projects furthest (Sevan 66/100, Moonage Daydream 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonage Daydream and Sevan smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Grapefruit, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber.

Is Moonage Daydream or Sevan better for summer or winter?

Moonage Daydream suits daytime wear; Sevan suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonage Daydream and Sevan?

Moonage Daydream has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Black Currant, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Sevan has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.