Union Square vs Parasite
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Parasite takes 4 of 7 categories.
Union SquareChoose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ParasiteChoose it for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Union Square3/7
Parasite4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Parasite
- Community sentiment
- Parasite
- Longevity
- Union Square
- Sillage & projection
- Union Square
- Value for money
- Parasite
- Versatility
- Union Square
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parasite
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Union SquareBond No 9ParasiteMoth and Rabbit PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.30/ 5 · 137 votes
Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%
3.70/ 5 · 168 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%
Category winnerParasiteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
34%Like
6%Ok
27%Dislike
1%Hate
89 votes
26%Love
36%Like
21%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
168 votes
Category winnerParasiteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityUnion Square
SillageUnion Square
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParasiteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
fresh91%
floral83%
white floral74%
musky65%
leather56%
fresh100%
green92%
aquatic84%
woody77%
aldehydic69%
white floral61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both green, fresh and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrassLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
FreesiaBirch
Base
MuskAmber
Top15-30 mins
GrassAldehydes
Heart2-4 hrs
Water NotesLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanPatchouliVetiverGuaiac WoodMuskMyrrh
InformationalShared notesGrass, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Parasite, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall23
Winter23
Day100
Night27
Spring100
Summer91
Fall0
Winter22
Day100
Night41
Category winnerUnion SquareMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#19,684
PerfumerStephen Nilsen
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#17,253
PerfumerMark Buxton
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerParasiteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUnion Square is a crisp green floral built around grass, lily of the valley and freesia, with musk and amber keeping it soft underneath. It usually reads fresh, bright and spring-ready rather than plush or sweet. On skin, it tends to stay fairly linear. That makes it a good fit if you want an easy daytime floral with …
Reviews →Parasite by Moth and Rabbit Perfumes is a daring, atmospheric green scent that captures the uneasy contrast between manicured luxury and hidden subterranean grit. It opens with an electric snap of freshly mowed lawn grass and chilled, soapy aldehydes that feel like cold air rushing through an open window. As the first…
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, Union Square or Parasite?
Parasite takes 4 of 7 categories. Union Square is rated 3.30/5 from 137 votes; Parasite is rated 3.70/5 from 168 votes. Choose Union Square for a green and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parasite for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Union Square or Parasite?
Union Square lasts longest (Union Square 70/100, Parasite 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Union Square or Parasite?
Union Square projects furthest (Union Square 62/100, Parasite 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Union Square and Parasite smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and white floral accords. Common notes include Grass, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Musk.
Is Union Square or Parasite better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parasite is the stronger pick. For winter, Union Square is the stronger pick. Union Square suits daytime wear; Parasite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Union Square and Parasite?
Union Square has top notes of Grass and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Freesia and Birch, a base of Musk and Amber. Parasite has top notes of Grass and Aldehydes, heart notes of Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.
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