Fragrance comparison

Under Moonlight vs Case Study #4 Black Wood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 11 ratings analysed

3 wins

Under Moonlight

Secrets Door

4.001 votes

Rank #67,282 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Case Study #4 Black Wood

RboW

3.8010 votes

Rank #49,060 Warm SpicyBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under Moonlight takes 3 of 4 categories.

Under Moonlight
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Case Study #4 Black Wood
Choose it for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Under Moonlight3/4

Case Study #4 Black Wood1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Under Moonlight
Sillage & projection: Under Moonlight
Value for money: Under Moonlight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Case Study #4 Black Wood

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under MoonlightSecrets Door

Case Study #4 Black WoodRboW

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 68%

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

20%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityUnder Moonlight

SillageUnder Moonlight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

warm spicy100%

balsamic83%

amber65%

patchouli48%

fresh30%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both balsamic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiRhubarbBergamot

Heart

VetiverFrankincenseRose

Base

Peru BalsamCedarwood

Top

PimentoBergamotLemon

Heart

MyrrhRoseCypressLabdanumCypriolClove

Base

AmbraromePatchouliFrankincenseSandalwoodCedarwoodLeatherVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter57

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,282

PerfumerTanguy Guesnet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,060

PerfumerClaude Dir

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCase Study #4 Black WoodHigher 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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Case Study #4 Black Wood by RboW is a sharp, aromatic spicy fragrance built around prominent labdanum, resinous myrrh, and crisp cypress. It excels in cool autumn weather, offering a dark and herbal profile that leans unisex. This complex scent provides an intriguing, woods-forward experience for those who appreciate …

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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 Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Under Moonlight takes 3 of 4 categories. Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Case Study #4 Black Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Case Study #4 Black Wood for a warm spicy and balsamic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Under Moonlight or Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Under Moonlight lasts longest (Under Moonlight 60/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under Moonlight or Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Under Moonlight projects furthest (Under Moonlight 50/100, Case Study #4 Black Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under Moonlight and Case Study #4 Black Wood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share balsamic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose.

Is Under Moonlight or Case Study #4 Black Wood better for summer or winter?

Under Moonlight suits daytime wear; Case Study #4 Black Wood suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under Moonlight and Case Study #4 Black Wood?

Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood. Case Study #4 Black Wood has top notes of Pimento, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Myrrh, Rose, Cypress and Labdanum, a base of Ambrarome, Patchouli, Frankincense and Sandalwood.