Fragrance comparison

Nordic Light vs Moonlight

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nordic Light

Clean

3.7364 votes

Rank #40,647 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Moonlight

Dilís Parfum · 2023

3.6213 votes

Rank #58,358 VanillaMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nordic Light takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nordic Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Moonlight
Choose it for a vanilla and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nordic Light3/5

Moonlight2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nordic LightClean

MoonlightDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 26%Want 46%

Category winnerNordic LightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

64 votes

8%Love

69%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNordic Light

SillageMoonlight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

vanilla100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyMagnoliaVanilla Orchid

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPralineVanilla

Top

PearMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart

LilyMagnoliaSandalwoodRose

Base

MuskTonkaVanillaAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Orange, Lily and Magnolia. Durations are only published for Nordic Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer35

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night37

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex51

Women41

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerNordic LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nordic Light by Clean opens with a bright splash of citrus, pairing sweet orange and mandarin orange with tart bergamot. The bright opening softens quickly into a gentle floral core where creamy magnolia, lily, and vanilla orchid create a light, powdery texture. As it settles, the fragrance warms into a soft base of c…

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Moonlight by Dilís Parfum starts with a bright splash of juicy pear, zesty mandarin orange, and sweet citrus pulp. The opening smells like freshly sliced orchard fruit on a sunny kitchen table, offering an immediate pick-me-up without any sharp alcohol sting. As the initial fruitiness softens, a gentle heart of creamy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nordic Light or Moonlight?

Nordic Light takes 3 of 5 categories. Nordic Light is rated 3.73/5 from 64 votes; Moonlight is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Nordic Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Moonlight for a vanilla and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nordic Light or Moonlight?

They last about the same: Nordic Light 54/100, Moonlight 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nordic Light or Moonlight?

Projection is very close: Moonlight 46/100, Nordic Light 44/100 for sillage.

Do Nordic Light and Moonlight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Lily and Magnolia.

Is Nordic Light or Moonlight better for summer or winter?

Nordic Light suits daytime wear; Moonlight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nordic Light and Moonlight?

Nordic Light has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla. Moonlight has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Musk, Tonka, Vanilla and Ambergris.