Fragrance comparison

Royale Blue vs The Moon

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

5 wins

Royale Blue

Rasasi

3.56228 votes

Rank #4,145 AromaticWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

The Moon

Alchemist Perfumery

3.4233 votes

Rank #53,964 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royale Blue takes 5 of 7 categories.

Royale Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Moon
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Royale Blue5/7

The Moon2/7

Ratings & consensus: Royale Blue
Community sentiment: Royale Blue
Longevity: Royale Blue
Sillage & projection: Royale Blue
Value for money: The Moon
Versatility: The Moon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Royale Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Royale BlueRasasi

The MoonAlchemist Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 25%

3.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

Category winnerRoyale BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

15%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerRoyale BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityRoyale Blue

SillageRoyale Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value91

Category winnerThe MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine77%

citrus69%

aquatic53%

fresh spicy46%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

musky77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesGalbanumBergamotMelonAppleOrangePeach

Heart

LavenderJasminePeonyRose

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber

Top

BergamotVetiver

Heart

CedarSea Notes

Base

MuskAmbergrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar. 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

Day100

Night15

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night75

Category winnerThe MoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Overall rank#53,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRoyale BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rasasi Royale Blue opens with a crisp wave of sea notes and melon before settling into a aromatic floral heart of lavender and rose. This woody musk composition feels clean and aquatic on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. Its airy profile performs well in temperate spring weather, providing a fresh…

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The Moon is a woody aquatic built around a bright bergamot opening, a dry vetiver edge, and a clean cedar and sea breeze heart. As it settles, the musky, ambergris-style base turns the profile smoother and slightly salty, with patchouli adding depth. It suits anyone who likes fresh woods with a modern marine sheen, e…

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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, Royale Blue or The Moon?

Royale Blue takes 5 of 7 categories. Royale Blue is rated 3.56/5 from 228 votes; The Moon is rated 3.42/5 from 33 votes. Choose Royale Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Moon for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Royale Blue or The Moon?

Royale Blue lasts longest (Royale Blue 63/100, The Moon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Royale Blue or The Moon?

Royale Blue projects furthest (Royale Blue 53/100, The Moon 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Royale Blue and The Moon smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Royale Blue or The Moon better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Moon is the stronger pick. For winter, The Moon is the stronger pick. Royale Blue suits daytime wear; The Moon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Royale Blue and The Moon?

Royale Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. The Moon has top notes of Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Cedar and Sea Notes, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli.