Fragrance comparison

Moonstone vs Sonia Rykiel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 877 ratings analysed

Moonstone

Phlur

3.58173 votes

Rank #20,362 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Sonia Rykiel

4.05704 votes

Rank #2,712 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonia Rykiel takes 6 of 7 categories.

Moonstone
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring.
Sonia Rykiel
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Moonstone0/7

Sonia Rykiel6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoonstonePhlur

Sonia RykielSonia Rykiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%

4.05/ 5 · 704 votes

Have 38%Had 63%Want 0%

Category winnerSonia RykielRating 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

34%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

704 votes

Category winnerSonia RykielMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySonia Rykiel

SillageSonia Rykiel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

white floral65%

amber56%

woody100%

fruity92%

amber84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%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

PineappleBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePassion FlowerYlang-Ylang

Heart

PatchouliRosemaryIrisJasmineVioletRoseHoneysuckleLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Currant, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange. 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–

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSonia RykielMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women83

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,362

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,712

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews58

Category winnerSonia RykielHigher 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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Sonia Rykiel opens with a sharp burst of canned pineapple, dark black currant, and bright mandarin orange. As the initial fruitiness settles, patchouli and herbal rosemary cut through the sweet benzoin and golden amber base. It dries down into a warm, powdery vanilla cushion with a resinous edge. Designed by Emilie Co…

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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 Sonia Rykiel?

Sonia Rykiel takes 6 of 7 categories. Moonstone is rated 3.58/5 from 173 votes; Sonia Rykiel is rated 4.05/5 from 704 votes. Choose Moonstone for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring. Choose Sonia Rykiel for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Moonstone or Sonia Rykiel?

Sonia Rykiel lasts longest (Sonia Rykiel 72/100, Moonstone 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonstone or Sonia Rykiel?

Sonia Rykiel projects furthest (Sonia Rykiel 66/100, Moonstone 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moonstone and Sonia Rykiel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Currant, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange.

Is Moonstone or Sonia Rykiel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Moonstone is the stronger pick. For winter, Sonia Rykiel is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonstone and Sonia Rykiel?

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. Sonia Rykiel has top notes of Pineapple, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Passion Flower, heart notes of Patchouli, Rosemary, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.