Fragrance comparison

Moonstone vs Splendid

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

2 wins

Moonstone

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.506 votes

Rank #47,414 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Splendid

Royal Glory

3.628 votes

Rank #62,476 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moonstone takes 2 of 4 categories.

Moonstone
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Splendid
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Moonstone2/4

Splendid1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonstoneAdleen Haute Parfumerie

SplendidRoyal Glory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

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

38%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMoonstone

SillageSplendid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

patchouli84%

oud77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegLavenderSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Saffron, Musk and Lavender. Durations are only published for Splendid, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day25

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men57

Unisex0

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,414

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,476

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMoonstoneHigher 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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Splendid by Royal Glory opens with a sharp burst of grated nutmeg, crisp aromatic lavender, and warm saffron spice. The first spray feels punchy, dry, and distinctly energetic before softening into a darker blend of earthy patchouli and smooth musk. In the base, deep agarwood oud provides a sturdy, woodsy spine that k…

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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, Moonstone or Splendid?

Moonstone takes 2 of 4 categories. Moonstone is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Splendid is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Moonstone for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Splendid for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Moonstone or Splendid?

Moonstone lasts longest (Moonstone 100/100, Splendid 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonstone or Splendid?

Projection is very close: Splendid 71/100, Moonstone 70/100 for sillage.

Do Moonstone and Splendid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Saffron, Musk and Lavender.

Is Moonstone or Splendid better for summer or winter?

Moonstone suits evening wear; Splendid suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonstone and Splendid?

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). Splendid has top notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Saffron, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud).