Fragrance comparison

Moonlight Gypsy vs Xcel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

2 wins

Moonlight Gypsy

Pinrose

4.0633 votes

Rank #28,560 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #67,081 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moonlight Gypsy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Moonlight Gypsy
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moonlight Gypsy2/3

Xcel1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moonlight GypsyPinrose

XcelWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 22%Had 14%Want 64%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

33 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMoonlight Gypsy

SillageXcel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

cherry61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCherryMandarin Orange

Heart

PralineGuaiac WoodOrange Blossom

Base

Indonesian Patchouli LeafSandalwoodVetiver

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,560

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#67,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMoonlight GypsyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonlight Gypsy by Pinrose delivers a woody spice profile wrapped in dark cherry and sweet praline. This scent shifts from a bright, mandarin opening to a dry, smokey patchouli base, making it a comforting choice for cool fall afternoons and relaxed evening gatherings.

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Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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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, Moonlight Gypsy or Xcel?

Moonlight Gypsy takes 2 of 3 categories. Moonlight Gypsy is rated 4.06/5 from 33 votes; Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Moonlight Gypsy for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moonlight Gypsy or Xcel?

Moonlight Gypsy lasts longest (Moonlight Gypsy 72/100, Xcel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonlight Gypsy or Xcel?

Xcel projects furthest (Xcel 75/100, Moonlight Gypsy 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonlight Gypsy and Xcel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Sandalwood.

Is Moonlight Gypsy or Xcel better for summer or winter?

Moonlight Gypsy suits evening wear; Xcel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonlight Gypsy and Xcel?

Moonlight Gypsy has top notes of Cardamom, Cherry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Praline, Guaiac Wood and Orange Blossom, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Sandalwood and Vetiver. Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood.