Fragrance comparison

Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme vs Why Not A Cologne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme

United Colors & Prestige Beauty

4.001 votes

Rank #61,199 FruityLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Why Not A Cologne

Mark Buxton

3.9042 votes

Rank #34,591 FruityWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Why Not A Cologne
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme1/2

Why Not A Cologne1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme
Fragranxe ranking: Why Not A Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sun Moon Stars Pour HommeUnited Colors & Prestige Beauty

Why Not A CologneMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 86%

3.90/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

24%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value41

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather92%

woody84%

sweet77%

earthy69%

smoky61%

fruity100%

woody90%

sweet80%

leather70%

floral60%

fresh50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fruity, woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPineappleRed AppleBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliJasmineBirchRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaOakmossLeatherAmberMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

Red ApplePineappleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

Teak WoodLeather

Category winnerSun Moon Stars Pour HommeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall47

Winter12

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerWhy Not A CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme delivers an energetic blast of juicy red apple, tart black currant, and crisp bergamot that quickly settles into smoky birch and supple leather. The fragrance stays clean and smooth rather than abrasive. It works best for daytime office wear, casual weekend errands, and mild spring or autumn …

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Why Not A Cologne by Mark Buxton offers an energetic burst of fresh fruit over a warm, structured foundation. Released in 2021, the scent opens with crisp red apple, sweet tropical pineapple, and a touch of light magnolia flower. As the bright initial burst softens, gentle floral notes settle into the heart before res…

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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, Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme or Why Not A Cologne?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Why Not A Cologne is rated 3.90/5 from 42 votes. Choose Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme for a fruity and leather character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Why Not A Cologne for a fruity and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme and Why Not A Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Red Apple and Leather.

Is Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme or Why Not A Cologne better for summer or winter?

Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme suits day or night wear; Why Not A Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme and Why Not A Cologne?

Sun Moon Stars Pour Homme has top notes of Black Currant, Pineapple, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine, Birch and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss, Leather and Amber. Why Not A Cologne has top notes of Red Apple, Pineapple and Magnolia, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Teak Wood and Leather.