Fragrance comparison

The Moon vs Physical Man

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

2 wins

The Moon

Alchemist Perfumery

3.4233 votes

Rank #53,964 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Physical Man

Jockey

3.003 votes

Rank #59,128 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Moon takes 2 of 4 categories.

The Moon
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Physical Man
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

The Moon2/4

Physical Man1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MoonAlchemist Perfumery

Physical ManJockey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

9%Hate

33 votes

33%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageThe Moon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPhysical ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

musky77%

marine69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotVetiver

Heart

CedarSea Notes

Base

MuskAmbergrisPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonBasilMintThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

TeaLavenderPatchouliVetiverSpicesCedar

Base4-6 hrs

MuskMossAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Physical Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night75

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 46%Work 33%Date 11%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,128

PerfumerRaphael Ammar

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe MoonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Physical Man by Jockey opens with a fast, sharp burst of tart lemon, bitter bergamot, and chopped garden mint that immediately clears the head. The opening does not linger long. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus bite softens into dry herbal thyme and leafy green basil. The core shifts toward a clean black tea acc…

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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 Moon or Physical Man?

The Moon takes 2 of 4 categories. The Moon is rated 3.42/5 from 33 votes; Physical Man is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose The Moon for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Physical Man for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Moon or Physical Man?

They last about the same: The Moon 53/100, Physical Man 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Moon or Physical Man?

Projection is very close: The Moon 43/100, Physical Man 42/100 for sillage.

Do The Moon and Physical Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.

Is The Moon or Physical Man better for summer or winter?

The Moon suits daytime wear; Physical Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Moon and Physical Man?

The Moon has top notes of Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Cedar and Sea Notes, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli. Physical Man has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Basil and Mint, heart notes of Tea, Lavender, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Moss and Ambergris.