Fragrance comparison

Moonlight in Chiangmai vs Targa

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 750 ratings analysed

Moonlight in Chiangmai

Parfums Dusita

3.76659 votes

Rank #7,876 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,115 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Targa takes 5 of 7 categories.

Moonlight in Chiangmai
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Moonlight in Chiangmai2/7

Targa5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moonlight in ChiangmaiParfums Dusita

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 659 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerTargaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

659 votes

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerTargaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTargaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

YuzuJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

Teak WoodVetiverMyrrhPatchouli

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Teak Wood and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Moonlight in Chiangmai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter59

Day73

Night100

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMoonlight in ChiangmaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex51

Women20

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 12%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,876

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#9,115

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerMoonlight in ChiangmaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The opening hits with tart freshness. A burst of authentic Japanese yuzu pairs with creamy night blooming jasmine right away. You immediately smell the real fruit peel and floral sweetness rather than synthetic lemon cleaner. Within twenty minutes, the citrus sharpness relaxes into spicy nutmeg and warm Siam benzoin r…

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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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 in Chiangmai or Targa?

Targa takes 5 of 7 categories. Moonlight in Chiangmai is rated 3.76/5 from 659 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Moonlight in Chiangmai for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Moonlight in Chiangmai or Targa?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Moonlight in Chiangmai 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonlight in Chiangmai or Targa?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Moonlight in Chiangmai 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonlight in Chiangmai and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Teak Wood and Myrrh.

Is Moonlight in Chiangmai or Targa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Targa is the stronger pick. For winter, Targa is the stronger pick. Moonlight in Chiangmai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonlight in Chiangmai and Targa?

Moonlight in Chiangmai has top notes of Yuzu and Jasmine, heart notes of Nutmeg and Benzoin, a base of Teak Wood, Vetiver, Myrrh and Patchouli. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).