Moonlight Path vs La Danza
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Moonlight Path takes 3 of 5 categories.
Moonlight PathChoose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
La DanzaChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Moonlight Path3/5
La Danza2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Moonlight Path
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- La Danza
- Sillage & projection
- La Danza
- Value for money
- Moonlight Path
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Moonlight Path
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Moonlight PathBath & Body WorksLa DanzaZepterWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 917 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
3.59/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 35%Had 42%Want 24%
Category winnerMoonlight PathRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
41%Like
4%Ok
21%Dislike
2%Hate
917 votes
29%Love
29%Like
12%Ok
29%Dislike
0%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLa Danza
SillageLa Danza
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMoonlight PathBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
musky92%
lavender84%
woody77%
white floral69%
violet61%
citrus100%
woody92%
floral84%
fresh77%
amber69%
powdery61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamot
Heart
VioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseYlang-Ylang
Base
MuskSandalwoodOakmossVetiverAmberVanilla
Top
GrapefruitAldehydesBergamotOrangePeachGalbanum
Heart
VioletLily-of-the-ValleyLilacYlang-YlangJasmineCyclamenRoseOrris
Base
OakmossVetiverLabdanumBenzoinTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer60
Fall100
Winter80
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,051
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2007
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,179
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMoonlight PathHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBath and Body Works Moonlight Path remains a staple for lovers of powdery floral scents. This blend centers on soft violet and clean lavender notes, drying down to a persistent white musk. It works best for quiet evenings at home or casual outings during the cold winter months, offering a comforting, clean presence th…
Reviews →La Danza by Zepter opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, fizzy aldehydes, and bright grapefruit. The initial spray delivers an immediate snap of green citrus that feels crisp and energetic. As the top notes quiet down, the scent shifts toward an expansive bouquet dominated by clean violet, lilac, and sweet ylan…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Moonlight Path or La Danza?
Moonlight Path takes 3 of 5 categories. Moonlight Path is rated 3.82/5 from 917 votes; La Danza is rated 3.59/5 from 17 votes. Choose Moonlight Path for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose La Danza for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Moonlight Path or La Danza?
They last about the same: La Danza 60/100, Moonlight Path 59/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Moonlight Path or La Danza?
La Danza projects furthest (La Danza 68/100, Moonlight Path 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Moonlight Path and La Danza smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Moonlight Path or La Danza better for summer or winter?
La Danza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Moonlight Path and La Danza?
Moonlight Path has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Vetiver. La Danza has top notes of Grapefruit, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Labdanum and Benzoin.
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