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Sevan vs Moonage Daydream

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

Updated 114 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sevan takes 3 of 3 categories.

  • Sevan

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Moonage Daydream

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sevan3/3
Moonage Daydream0/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Sevan
Sillage & projection
Sevan
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sevan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
SevanAK France
Moonage DaydreamAstrophil & Stella
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.25/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%
3.51/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 33%Had 15%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

17%Love
31%Like
38%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevitySevan

SillageSevan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value37
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
earthy74%
woody65%
amber56%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
lavender84%
citrus77%
woody69%
green61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Italian MandarinBrazilian OrangeSicilian LemonGrapefruitCaraway
Heart
Indonesian NutmegLavender
Base
Indonesian Patchouli LeafHaitian VetiverOakmossAmber
Top
LavenderGrapefruitGalbanumNeroli
Heart
GeraniumBlack CurrantIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmber
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Oakmoss. 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
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer88
Fall82
Winter32
Day100
Night43
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men45
Unisex44
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#39,557

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSevanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sevan by AK France is a crisp citrus aromatic built around a big, juicy mix of mandarin, orange, lemon and grapefruit, with a dry, spicy edge from caraway and nutmeg. Lavender keeps it clean and barbershop-adjacent, while vetiver, oakmoss, patchouli and amber pull the dry-down into a greener, earthy direction. If you …

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Moonage Daydream by Astrophil & Stella starts with a sharp, resinous burst of galbanum and bitter grapefruit, balanced quickly by aromatic lavender and green neroli. The opening feels brisk and herbal, reminiscent of traditional barber shop compositions with a modern green twist. As the initial brightness settles, he…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sevan or Moonage Daydream?

Sevan takes 3 of 3 categories. Sevan is rated 3.25/5 from 9 votes; Moonage Daydream is rated 3.51/5 from 105 votes. Choose Sevan for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Moonage Daydream for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sevan or Moonage Daydream?

Sevan lasts longest (Sevan 75/100, Moonage Daydream 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sevan or Moonage Daydream?

Sevan projects furthest (Sevan 66/100, Moonage Daydream 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sevan and Moonage Daydream smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lavender, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Oakmoss.

Is Sevan or Moonage Daydream better for summer or winter?

Sevan suits day or night wear; Moonage Daydream suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sevan and Moonage Daydream?

Sevan has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Brazilian Orange, Sicilian Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Indonesian Nutmeg and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Haitian Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber. Moonage Daydream has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Black Currant, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.

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