Fragrance comparison

Under Moonlight vs Perle Rare Le Rouge

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Under Moonlight

Secrets Door

4.001 votes

Rank #60,951 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Perle Rare Le Rouge

Panouge

4.0041 votes

Rank #24,768 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Perle Rare Le Rouge 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.
Perle Rare Le Rouge
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Under Moonlight1/4

Perle Rare Le Rouge3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Under MoonlightSecrets Door

Perle Rare Le RougePanouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.00/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 49%

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

39%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPerle Rare Le Rouge

SillagePerle Rare Le Rouge

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value43

Category winnerUnder MoonlightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

earthy60%

fresh spicy50%

rose100%

musky92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiRhubarbBergamot

Heart

VetiverFrankincenseRose

Base

Peru BalsamCedarwood

Top15-30 mins

RhubarbBergamotLitchi

Heart2-4 hrs

RosePeonyFrankincense

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCashmeranVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesRhubarb, Bergamot, Vetiver and Frankincense. Durations are only published for Perle Rare Le Rouge, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring94

Summer94

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men5

Unisex5

Women90

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 25%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,951

PerfumerTanguy Guesnet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,768

PerfumerBenoît Bergia

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPerle Rare Le RougeHigher 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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Panouge Perle Rare Le Rouge delivers a tart, ruby-toned burst of crisp rhubarb, juicy litchi, and sunny bergamot. Within minutes, the sharp fruity bite softens across your skin. Velvety red rose petals and fresh peony emerge alongside a subtle ribbon of cool frankincense. As the hours progress, creamy musk, fuzzy cash…

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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, Under Moonlight or Perle Rare Le Rouge?

Perle Rare Le Rouge takes 3 of 4 categories. Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Perle Rare Le Rouge is rated 4.00/5 from 41 votes. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Perle Rare Le Rouge for a rose and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Under Moonlight or Perle Rare Le Rouge?

Perle Rare Le Rouge lasts longest (Perle Rare Le Rouge 66/100, Under Moonlight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Under Moonlight or Perle Rare Le Rouge?

Perle Rare Le Rouge projects furthest (Perle Rare Le Rouge 61/100, Under Moonlight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Under Moonlight and Perle Rare Le Rouge smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rhubarb, Bergamot, Vetiver and Frankincense.

Is Under Moonlight or Perle Rare Le Rouge better for summer or winter?

Under Moonlight suits daytime wear; Perle Rare Le Rouge suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Under Moonlight and Perle Rare Le Rouge?

Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood. Perle Rare Le Rouge has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot and Litchi, heart notes of Rose, Peony and Frankincense, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Vetiver and Cedar.