Fragrance comparison

To the Moon and Back vs Sheikh Al Oud White

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

To the Moon and Back

Perfume Cult

3.005 votes

Rank #63,960 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sheikh Al Oud White

Gulf Orchid

4.867 votes

Rank #28,632 GreenAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sheikh Al Oud White takes 4 of 4 categories.

To the Moon and Back
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sheikh Al Oud White
Choose it for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

To the Moon and Back0/4

Sheikh Al Oud White4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sheikh Al Oud White
Sillage & projection: Sheikh Al Oud White
Value for money: Sheikh Al Oud White
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sheikh Al Oud White

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

To the Moon and BackPerfume Cult

Sheikh Al Oud WhiteGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

4.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 33%Had 3%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

86%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevitySheikh Al Oud White

SillageSheikh Al Oud White

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value83

Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green88%

musky77%

woody65%

floral53%

fresh42%

green100%

amber92%

musky84%

powdery77%

animalic69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesGreen AccordBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

Floral NotesLily of the ValleyJasminePalisander Rosewood

Base

MuskWoody NotesCedarwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesFruity NotesCitrusesCaramel

Heart2-4 hrs

FreesiaOrrisLily of the ValleyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisMuskPatchouliVanillaCedarwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Sheikh Al Oud White, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men22

Unisex33

Women44

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,960

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSheikh Al Oud WhiteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

To the Moon and Back is a bright green citrus chypre floral with a clean musky woods base. Lemon, bergamot and mandarin give the opening a crisp lift, while lily of the valley, jasmine and rosewood soften the heart without making it overly sweet. It reads polished, fresh and masculine, with intimate projection and mod…

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Gulf Orchid Sheikh Al Oud White kicks off with an energetic burst of fresh green notes, sparkling citruses, and a hint of warm caramel. The initial splash feels crisp and slightly sharp before soft fruitiness emerges. As the scent settles into the skin, delicate freesia and jasmine take over, cushioned by a velvety la…

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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, To the Moon and Back or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Sheikh Al Oud White takes 4 of 4 categories. To the Moon and Back is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; Sheikh Al Oud White is rated 4.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose To the Moon and Back for a citrus and green character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sheikh Al Oud White for a green and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, To the Moon and Back or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Sheikh Al Oud White lasts longest (Sheikh Al Oud White 72/100, To the Moon and Back 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, To the Moon and Back or Sheikh Al Oud White?

Sheikh Al Oud White projects furthest (Sheikh Al Oud White 60/100, To the Moon and Back 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do To the Moon and Back and Sheikh Al Oud White smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Musk.

Is To the Moon and Back or Sheikh Al Oud White better for summer or winter?

To the Moon and Back suits daytime wear; Sheikh Al Oud White suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in To the Moon and Back and Sheikh Al Oud White?

To the Moon and Back has top notes of Citruses, Green Accord, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Cedarwood and Amber. Sheikh Al Oud White has top notes of Green Notes, Fruity Notes, Citruses and Caramel, heart notes of Freesia, Orris, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.