Under Moonlight vs Amber Efsan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Amber Efsan takes 3 of 4 categories.
Under MoonlightChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Amber EfsanChoose it for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Under Moonlight1/4
Amber Efsan3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Amber Efsan
- Sillage & projection
- Amber Efsan
- Value for money
- Under Moonlight
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Amber Efsan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Under MoonlightSecrets DoorAmber EfsanParfumaneWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
4.50/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAmber Efsan
SillageAmber Efsan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody90%
balsamic80%
amber70%
earthy60%
fresh spicy50%
fresh100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
aldehydic77%
marine69%
rose61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiRhubarbBergamot
Heart
VetiverFrankincenseRose
Base
Peru BalsamCedarwood
Top20-30 mins
AldehydeselemiBergamotRhubarb
Heart2-4 hrs
PeonySea NotesGeraniumGalbanum
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberCashmeranVetiver
InformationalShared noteselemi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Amber Efsan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall83
Winter33
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,529
PerfumerTanguy Guesnet
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,685
PerfumerBekir Kantarcı
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAmber EfsanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUnder Moonlight by Secrets Door captures the essence of a quiet savannah night. This woody scent leads with tart rhubarb and crisp bergamot, transitioning into a heart of vetiver and smoky frankincense. The base rests on grounding cedarwood and resinous Peru balsam, creating a balanced, unisex profile that works well …
Reviews →Parfumane Amber Efsan turns the concept of amber on its head by pairing cozy warmth with breezy coastal freshness. The fragrance opens with a vibrant pop of soapy aldehydes, bitter rhubarb, and sunny bergamot before transitioning into a refreshing heart of peony and salty sea notes. In the base, golden amber, soft cas…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Under Moonlight or Amber Efsan?
Amber Efsan takes 3 of 4 categories. Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Amber Efsan is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Amber Efsan for a fresh and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Under Moonlight or Amber Efsan?
Amber Efsan lasts longest (Amber Efsan 80/100, Under Moonlight 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Under Moonlight or Amber Efsan?
Amber Efsan projects furthest (Amber Efsan 70/100, Under Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Under Moonlight and Amber Efsan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include elemi, Rhubarb, Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is Under Moonlight or Amber Efsan better for summer or winter?
Under Moonlight suits daytime wear; Amber Efsan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Under Moonlight and Amber Efsan?
Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood. Amber Efsan has top notes of Aldehydes, elemi, Bergamot and Rhubarb, heart notes of Peony, Sea Notes, Geranium and Galbanum, a base of Amber, Cashmeran and Vetiver.
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