Fragrance comparison

The Mauve vs Mystic Half Moon Silver

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Mystic Half Moon Silver

Jean-Pierre Sand

4.002 votes

Rank #58,946 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mystic Half Moon Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

The Mauve1/2

Mystic Half Moon Silver1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MauveThe Sum

Mystic Half Moon SilverJean-Pierre Sand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMystic Half Moon Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderMintBergamotLemon

Heart

GeraniumClovesCoumarin

Base

OakVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. 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

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe MauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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Jean-Pierre Sand Mystic Half Moon Silver opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and lemon, immediately spiked by sharp mint and clean lavender. As the initial citrus sizzles down, herbal geranium and warm cloves push through the heart, grounded by sweet coumarin. It feels like a classic barbershop composition built with…

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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, The Mauve or Mystic Half Moon Silver?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes; Mystic Half Moon Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mystic Half Moon Silver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, The Mauve or Mystic Half Moon Silver?

Mystic Half Moon Silver projects furthest (Mystic Half Moon Silver 75/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mauve and Mystic Half Moon Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is The Mauve or Mystic Half Moon Silver better for summer or winter?

The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mauve and Mystic Half Moon Silver?

The Mauve features Lavender, Tea Leaf and Oak. Mystic Half Moon Silver has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves and Coumarin, a base of Oak, Vetiver and Patchouli.