Fragrance comparison

Moonstone vs Sonia Rykiel Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 187 ratings analysed

Moonstone

Phlur

3.58173 votes

Rank #20,401 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sonia Rykiel Parfum

Sonia Rykiel

4.7114 votes

Rank #29,825 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Moonstone
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Moonstone2/5

Sonia Rykiel Parfum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Sillage & projection: Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Value for money: Moonstone
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

Sonia Rykiel ParfumSonia Rykiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

Category winnerSonia Rykiel ParfumRating 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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevitySonia Rykiel Parfum

SillageSonia Rykiel Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMoonstoneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

white floral65%

amber56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

Scent match47%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

PineapplePassion FlowerMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantYlang-Ylang

Heart

PatchouliHoneysuckleIrisRosemaryVioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodWhite Cedar Extract

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–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

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#20,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,825

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Sonia Rykiel Parfum opens with tart pineapple and sweet mandarin orange before settling into a warm resinous base of benzoin, amber, and vanilla. Created by Emilie Coppermann in 1997, this oriental fragrance balances thick tropical fruits against powdery iris and woody cedar. It sits close on wool sweaters during chil…

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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 Parfum?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Moonstone is rated 3.58/5 from 173 votes; Sonia Rykiel Parfum is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Moonstone for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sonia Rykiel Parfum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Moonstone or Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum lasts longest (Sonia Rykiel Parfum 64/100, Moonstone 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moonstone or Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

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

Do Moonstone and Sonia Rykiel Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% 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 Parfum better for summer or winter?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moonstone and Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

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 Parfum has top notes of Pineapple, Passion Flower, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Patchouli, Honeysuckle, Iris and Rosemary, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.