Fragrance comparison

Moonlight vs Stayin' Alive

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

Moonlight

The Woods Collection

3.6481 votes

Rank #24,098 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Stayin' Alive

Lush

3.9656 votes

Rank #24,564 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stayin' Alive takes 5 of 7 categories.

Moonlight
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Stayin' Alive
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Moonlight2/7

Stayin' Alive5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonlightThe Woods Collection

Stayin' AliveLush

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 39%Had 11%Want 50%

3.96/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%

Category winnerStayin' AliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

30%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

7%Hate

81 votes

43%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerStayin' AliveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityStayin' Alive

SillageStayin' Alive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

amber69%

rose61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bourbon GeraniumLavenderOrange

Heart

PatchouliOlibanumTurkish RoseCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodBay LeafLeatherVanillaAmber

Notes

OlibanumMadagascar VetiverVanillaSandalwoodCinnamonLemonFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring19

Summer14

Fall100

Winter71

Day50

Night100

Category winnerStayin' AliveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex55

Women17

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#24,564

PerfumerSimon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMoonlightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonlight opens with a crisp burst of Bourbon geranium and citrus before settling into a warm core of patchouli, Turkish rose, and cinnamon. Base notes of leather and sandalwood add a dark, dry foundation that thrives in cold evening air. It suits autumn nights, tailored jackets, and cool weather outdoor gatherings.

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Stayin' Alive reads as a dry, spicy wood fragrance with frankincense, vetiver, sandalwood and vanilla doing most of the work. The opening likely feels sharper from lemon and cinnamon, then settles into something warmer, smokier and slightly powdery. It suits someone who likes resinous, woody scents more than sugary va…

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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, Moonlight or Stayin' Alive?

Stayin' Alive takes 5 of 7 categories. Moonlight is rated 3.64/5 from 81 votes; Stayin' Alive is rated 3.96/5 from 56 votes. Choose Moonlight for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Stayin' Alive for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Moonlight or Stayin' Alive?

They last about the same: Stayin' Alive 75/100, Moonlight 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Moonlight or Stayin' Alive?

Stayin' Alive projects furthest (Stayin' Alive 76/100, Moonlight 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonlight and Stayin' Alive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Cinnamon, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Moonlight or Stayin' Alive better for summer or winter?

For summer, Stayin' Alive is the stronger pick. For winter, Moonlight is the stronger pick. Stayin' Alive suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonlight and Stayin' Alive?

Moonlight has top notes of Bourbon Geranium, Lavender and Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Olibanum, Turkish Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Bay Leaf, Leather and Vanilla. Stayin' Alive features Olibanum, Madagascar Vetiver, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cinnamon.