Fragrance comparison

Mosaic vs Under Moonlight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mosaic

Kinetic Perfumes

4.0455 votes

Rank #9,357 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Under Moonlight

Secrets Door

4.001 votes

Rank #67,282 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mosaic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mosaic
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Under Moonlight
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mosaic3/4

Under Moonlight1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mosaic
Sillage & projection: Mosaic
Value for money: Under Moonlight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mosaic

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MosaicKinetic Perfumes

Under MoonlightSecrets Door

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMosaic

SillageMosaic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SugarBitter OrangePink PepperSaffronKumquatRhubarb

Heart

FrankincenseCedarwoodViolet LeavesCaramelCumin

Base

SuedeOudTurmericVanillaAmbergrisGingerVetiverMoss

Top

elemiRhubarbBergamot

Heart

VetiverFrankincenseRose

Base

Peru BalsamCedarwood

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Frankincense, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,357

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#67,282

PerfumerTanguy Guesnet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMosaicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mosaic by Kinetic Perfumes opens bright, sweet, and spicy, with saffron, rhubarb, kumquat, bitter orange, sugar, and pink pepper giving it a sparkling lift. As it settles, cedar, violet leaf, frankincense, caramel, cumin, suede, oud, vanilla, vetiver, moss, ginger, turmeric, and ambergris make it warmer, darker, and m…

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Under Moonlight by Secrets Door captures the essence of a quiet savannah night. This woody scent leads with tart rhubarb and crisp bergamot, transitioning into a heart of vetiver and smoky frankincense. The base rests on grounding cedarwood and resinous Peru balsam, creating a balanced, unisex profile that works well …

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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, Mosaic or Under Moonlight?

Mosaic takes 3 of 4 categories. Mosaic is rated 4.04/5 from 55 votes; Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mosaic for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mosaic or Under Moonlight?

Mosaic lasts longest (Mosaic 85/100, Under Moonlight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mosaic or Under Moonlight?

Mosaic projects furthest (Mosaic 78/100, Under Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mosaic and Under Moonlight smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Frankincense, Cedarwood and Vetiver.

Is Mosaic or Under Moonlight better for summer or winter?

Mosaic suits evening wear; Under Moonlight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mosaic and Under Moonlight?

Mosaic has top notes of Sugar, Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Frankincense, Cedarwood, Violet Leaves and Caramel, a base of Suede, Oud, Turmeric and Vanilla. Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood.