Naked Moon vs Special Red Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Naked Moon takes 5 of 7 categories.
Naked MoonChoose it for a cinnamon and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Special Red EditionChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Naked Moon5/7
Special Red Edition2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Naked Moon
- Community sentiment
- Naked Moon
- Longevity
- Naked Moon
- Sillage & projection
- Special Red Edition
- Value for money
- Naked Moon
- Versatility
- Special Red Edition
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Naked Moon
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Naked MoonUbayaSpecial Red EditionM. MicallefWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.48/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%
3.76/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 24%Had 27%Want 49%
Category winnerNaked MoonRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate62%Love
28%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
2%Hate
58 votes
28%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerNaked MoonMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNaked Moon
SillageSpecial Red Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNaked MoonBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcinnamon100%
cherry92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
fruity69%
vanilla61%
fruity100%
sweet92%
cherry84%
woody77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both cherry, sweet and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CherryApple
Heart2-4 hrs
VanillaPatchouli
Base6-10+ hrs
CinnamonMusk
Top
CherryBarberryHawthornPink Pepper
Heart
RoseAppleMelonJasmine
Base
SandalwoodVanillaAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCherry, Apple, Vanilla and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Naked Moon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSpecial Red EditionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,750
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2021
Reviews8
Overall rank#32,279
PerfumerJean-Claude Astier
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNaked MoonHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNaked Moon by Ubaya cuts through cold air with a burst of dark cherry and crisp red apple. Do not overspray this. The initial spray carries a brief solvent edge before settling into a thick, mouthwatering fruitiness. Within thirty minutes, creamy bourbon vanilla and clean patchouli rise to the surface. It smells remar…
Reviews →Special Red Edition by M. Micallef creates a lush, cherry-forward gourmand experience perfect for cooler months. This fruity-floral blend layers bright barberry and pink pepper over a rich base of vanilla and oud. It performs best during intimate evening settings where the sweetness can properly linger against the ski…
Reviews →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, Naked Moon or Special Red Edition?
Naked Moon takes 5 of 7 categories. Naked Moon is rated 4.48/5 from 58 votes; Special Red Edition is rated 3.76/5 from 71 votes. Choose Naked Moon for a cinnamon and cherry character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Special Red Edition for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Naked Moon or Special Red Edition?
Naked Moon lasts longest (Naked Moon 72/100, Special Red Edition 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Naked Moon or Special Red Edition?
Special Red Edition projects furthest (Special Red Edition 71/100, Naked Moon 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Naked Moon and Special Red Edition smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Cherry, Apple, Vanilla and Patchouli.
Is Naked Moon or Special Red Edition better for summer or winter?
For summer, Naked Moon is the stronger pick. For winter, Naked Moon is the stronger pick. Naked Moon suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Naked Moon and Special Red Edition?
Naked Moon has top notes of Cherry and Apple, heart notes of Vanilla and Patchouli, a base of Cinnamon and Musk. Special Red Edition has top notes of Cherry, Barberry, Hawthorn and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Apple, Melon and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.
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