Fragrance comparison

Moonstone vs Parabole

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 193 ratings analysed

Moonstone

Phlur

3.58173 votes

Rank #20,362 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parabole

Succes de Paris

3.9020 votes

Rank #39,376 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parabole takes 4 of 5 categories.

Moonstone
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Parabole
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Moonstone1/5

Parabole4/5

Ratings & consensus: Parabole
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Parabole
Sillage & projection: Parabole
Value for money: Parabole
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

MoonstonePhlur

ParaboleSucces de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerParaboleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

34%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

151 votes

20%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityParabole

SillageParabole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParaboleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

white floral65%

amber56%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

amber77%

almond65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleGreen AppleBlack Currant

Heart

JasmineLemon ZestMandarin OrangeGeranium

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

HeliotropeRoseGeraniumIrisVioletJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberPeachSandalwoodMuskRaspberry

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#39,376

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMoonstoneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moonstone by Phlur leans into a bright, fruit-forward profile that works well for casual daytime wear. It centers on a sharp pineapple and green apple opening, eventually settling into a lighter jasmine and vanilla base. It offers an easygoing, refreshing experience for those who prefer tropical, energetic scents that…

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Parabole by Succes de Paris blends fruity mandarin and black currant with a powdery heart of heliotrope, iris, and violet. This 2003 floral fruity creation settles into a warm, vanilla-drenched base of sandalwood and amber. It feels like a vintage discovery perfect for those who appreciate sweet, powdery skin scents d…

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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 Parabole?

Parabole takes 4 of 5 categories. Moonstone is rated 3.58/5 from 173 votes; Parabole is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Moonstone for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Parabole for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moonstone or Parabole?

Parabole lasts longest (Parabole 62/100, Moonstone 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonstone or Parabole?

Parabole projects furthest (Parabole 69/100, Moonstone 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonstone and Parabole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Mandarin Orange and Geranium.

Is Moonstone or Parabole better for summer or winter?

Parabole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonstone and Parabole?

Moonstone has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Lemon Zest, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Parabole has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Peach and Sandalwood.