Under Moonlight vs Somnus
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.
Under MoonlightChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
SomnusChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Under Moonlight1/4
Somnus1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Under Moonlight
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Somnus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Under MoonlightSecrets DoorSomnusWOOTWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%
3.77/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
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
23%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageTie
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%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
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 = sharedTop
elemiRhubarbBergamot
Heart
VetiverFrankincenseRose
Base
Peru BalsamCedarwood
Top
BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin
Heart
GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose
Base
SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean
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 seasonSpring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring20
Summer40
Fall100
Winter60
Day80
Night100
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#67,282
PerfumerTanguy Guesnet
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,960
PerfumerDavid Chieze
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerSomnusHigher 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 →Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…
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 Somnus?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Under Moonlight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Under Moonlight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Under Moonlight or Somnus?
They last about the same: Under Moonlight 60/100, Somnus 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Under Moonlight or Somnus?
Projection is very close: Under Moonlight 50/100, Somnus 50/100 for sillage.
Do Under Moonlight and Somnus 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 Somnus better for summer or winter?
Under Moonlight suits daytime wear; Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Under Moonlight and Somnus?
Under Moonlight has top notes of elemi, Rhubarb and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Frankincense and Rose, a base of Peru Balsam and Cedarwood. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.
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