Fragrance comparison

Moonstone vs Epic Man

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,810 ratings analysed

3 wins

Moonstone

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.506 votes

Rank #47,414 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Epic Man

Amouage

4.173,804 votes

Rank #26,097 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moonstone takes 3 of 4 categories.

Moonstone
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Epic Man
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Moonstone3/4

Epic Man1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Moonstone
Sillage & projection: Moonstone
Value for money: Moonstone
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Epic Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonstoneAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Epic ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

4.17/ 5 · 3,804 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

49%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

3,804 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMoonstone

SillageMoonstone

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value37

Category winnerMoonstoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

smoky77%

woody69%

leather61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegOlibanumCardamomPink PepperSaffron

Heart

MuskLavenderPatchouliVanilla

Base

SandalwoodBenzoinTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)LeatherOud

Top

Pink PepperOlibanumSaffronNutmegCardamomCarawayMaceMyrtle

Heart

MyrrhGeranium

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)LeatherCastoreumPatchouliCedarSandalowoodStyrax

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Olibanum, Cardamom and Pink Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day25

Night100

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,097

PerfumerRanda Hammami

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEpic ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonstone by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Moonstone was launched in 2023. Top notes are Nutmeg, Olibanum, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Saffron; middle notes are Olibanum, Musk, Lavender, Patchouli and Vanilla; base notes are Sandalwood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Agarwood (Oud), Leather, P…

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Amouage Epic Man opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and cold olibanum, evoking the dry, spiced air of an ancient trading route. It settles into a heavy base of leather, castoreum, and dark oud, making it an ideal choice for formal winter nights.

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, Moonstone or Epic Man?

Moonstone takes 3 of 4 categories. Moonstone is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Epic Man is rated 4.17/5 from 3,804 votes. Choose Moonstone for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Epic Man for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Moonstone or Epic Man?

Moonstone lasts longest (Moonstone 100/100, Epic Man 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonstone or Epic Man?

Moonstone projects furthest (Moonstone 70/100, Epic Man 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonstone and Epic Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Olibanum, Cardamom and Pink Pepper.

Is Moonstone or Epic Man better for summer or winter?

Moonstone suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonstone and Epic Man?

Moonstone has top notes of Nutmeg, Olibanum, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Musk, Lavender, Patchouli and Vanilla, a base of Sandalwood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Agarwood (Oud). Epic Man has top notes of Pink Pepper, Olibanum, Saffron and Nutmeg, heart notes of Myrrh and Geranium, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Leather and Castoreum.