Fragrance comparison

Under Moonlight vs Ambre Noir

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Under Moonlight

Secrets Door

4.001 votes

Rank #66,529 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Ambre Noir

Jinkoh Store

4.5636 votes

Rank #7,699 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Under Moonlight
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ambre Noir
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Under Moonlight1/4

Ambre Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ambre Noir
Sillage & projection: Ambre Noir
Value for money: Under Moonlight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ambre Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under MoonlightSecrets Door

Ambre NoirJinkoh Store

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.56/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 28%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAmbre Noir

SillageAmbre Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

amber100%

warm spicy91%

sweet83%

balsamic74%

fruity65%

woody56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber, balsamic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiRhubarbBergamot

Heart

VetiverFrankincenseRose

Base

Peru BalsamCedarwood

Top

CloveHeliotropeCinnamonBergamotCardamomBark

Heart

ApricotPlumDried PlumCarnationPowdery NotesRoseDried FruitsDates

Base

Peru BalsamAmberMyrrhAmbergrisMuskVanillaOpoponaxSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose and Peru Balsam. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring35

Summer20

Fall90

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men30

Unisex61

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,529

PerfumerTanguy Guesnet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,699

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerAmbre NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Under 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 …

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Ambre Noir by Jinkoh Store opens with a dark, mouthwatering rush of simmered plum jam, spicy clove, and warm cinnamon. Rather than smelling like a dusty spice cabinet, the top notes sparkle with zesty bergamot and a velvety, almond-like heliotrope petal texture. As the fragrance warms on your skin, a feast of sticky d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Under Moonlight or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ambre Noir is rated 4.56/5 from 36 votes. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ambre Noir for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Under Moonlight or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir lasts longest (Ambre Noir 91/100, Under Moonlight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under Moonlight or Ambre Noir?

Ambre Noir projects furthest (Ambre Noir 80/100, Under Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under Moonlight and Ambre Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, balsamic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose and Peru Balsam.

Is Under Moonlight or Ambre Noir better for summer or winter?

Under Moonlight suits daytime wear; Ambre Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under Moonlight and Ambre Noir?

Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood. Ambre Noir has top notes of Clove, Heliotrope, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apricot, Plum, Dried Plum and Carnation, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber, Myrrh and Ambergris.