Fragrance comparison

Under Moonlight vs Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Under Moonlight

Secrets Door

4.001 votes

Rank #67,282 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Pairfum London

5.002 votes

Rank #36,141 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Under Moonlight takes 2 of 4 categories.

Under Moonlight
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Under Moonlight2/4

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Under Moonlight
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Under Moonlight
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under MoonlightSecrets Door

Ginger, Elemi & VetiverPairfum London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityUnder Moonlight

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiRhubarbBergamot

Heart

VetiverFrankincenseRose

Base

Peru BalsamCedarwood

Top

LavenderSpicy NoteselemiGrapefruitBergamotCinnamonNutmegGinger

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomGeraniumFreesiaCoconutRoseGardeniaJasmine

Base

MossCashmeranGuaiac WoodCedarwoodVanillaVetiverAmberMusk

InformationalShared noteselemi, Bergamot, Vetiver 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,282

PerfumerTanguy Guesnet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGinger, Elemi & VetiverHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver by Pairfum London starts with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, tart grapefruit, and piney elemi resin. The top notes feel bright and peppery on cold morning skin before giving way to an unconventional heart of geranium, orange blossom, and subtle coconut. A grounded woody base of dry vetiver…

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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 Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Under Moonlight takes 2 of 4 categories. Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Under Moonlight or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Under Moonlight lasts longest (Under Moonlight 60/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under Moonlight or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Projection is very close: Under Moonlight 50/100, Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver 50/100 for sillage.

Do Under Moonlight and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Bergamot, Vetiver and Rose.

Is Under Moonlight or Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver better for summer or winter?

Under Moonlight suits daytime wear; Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under Moonlight and Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver?

Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood. Ginger, Elemi & Vetiver has top notes of Lavender, Spicy Notes, elemi and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Geranium and Freesia, a base of Moss, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood and Cedarwood.