Fragrance comparison

The Moon vs Royale Blue

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 261 ratings analysed

The Moon

Alchemist Perfumery

3.4233 votes

Rank #53,964 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Royale Blue

Rasasi

3.56228 votes

Rank #4,142 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royale Blue takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

The Moon2/7

Royale Blue5/7

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

The MoonAlchemist Perfumery

Royale BlueRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 42%Had 17%Want 42%

3.56/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 25%

Category winnerRoyale BlueRating 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

34%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerRoyale BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityRoyale Blue

SillageRoyale Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value88

Category winnerThe MoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

musky77%

marine69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine77%

citrus69%

aquatic53%

fresh spicy46%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

Sea NotesGalbanumBergamotMelonAppleOrangePeach

Heart

LavenderJasminePeonyRose

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Cedar and Sea Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night15

Category winnerThe MoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerRoyale BlueHigher 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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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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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 Royale Blue?

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

Which lasts longer, The Moon or Royale Blue?

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

Which projects more, The Moon or Royale Blue?

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

Do The Moon and Royale Blue smell similar?

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

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

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

What are the notes in The Moon and Royale Blue?

The Moon has top notes of Bergamot and Vetiver, heart notes of Cedar and Sea Notes, a base of Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli. 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.