Fragrance comparison

Moonlight vs Studio MP2

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Moonlight

Gulf Orchid

—0 votes

Rank #73,907 VioletFruity

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55%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Studio MP2

M. Micallef

3.9062 votes

Rank #24,990 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio MP2 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Moonlight
Choose it for a violet and fruity character. Wins on longevity.
Studio MP2
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Moonlight1/3

Studio MP22/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Moonlight
Sillage & projection: Studio MP2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Studio MP2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonlightGulf Orchid

Studio MP2M. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

3.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoonlight

SillageStudio MP2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

woody61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

violet77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, violet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

VioletPlumFruity Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJasmineRose

Base6-10 hrs

AmbergrisVanillaMusk

Top

PeachMelonPlum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCaramel

InformationalShared notesViolet, Plum, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Moonlight, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day37

Night100

Spring55

Summer73

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 39%Party 30%Casual 17%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,990

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStudio MP2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonlight by Gulf Orchid opens with a noticeable burst of dark plum, powdery violet, and tart mixed fruit. The alcohol flash evaporates within three minutes, leaving a thick, velvety fruitiness on the skin. The plum hits right away. As the scent settles, a dramatic crimson rose steps forward alongside earthy patchouli…

Reviews →

Studio MP2 by M. Micallef is a gourmand creation centered on a juicy peach and melon opening. The heart introduces a soft violet and rose floral character that sits against a rich base of vanilla and caramel. It is a sweet, powdery scent designed for daily wear when you want a touch of playful fruit and warmth on your…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which lasts longer, Moonlight or Studio MP2?

Moonlight lasts longest (Moonlight 80/100, Studio MP2 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonlight or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 projects furthest (Studio MP2 73/100, Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonlight and Studio MP2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, violet and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Plum, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Moonlight or Studio MP2 better for summer or winter?

Moonlight suits evening wear; Studio MP2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonlight and Studio MP2?

Moonlight has top notes of Violet, Plum and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla and Musk. Studio MP2 has top notes of Peach, Melon and Plum, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Caramel.