Zeta vs Moon River
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Zeta takes 5 of 5 categories.
ZetaChoose it for a almond and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Moon RiverChoose it for a lactonic and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zeta5/5
Moon River0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Zeta
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Zeta
- Sillage & projection
- Zeta
- Value for money
- Zeta
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Zeta
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ZetaMorphMoon RiverSiordia ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 537 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%
Category winnerZetaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
4%Hate
537 votes
29%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityZeta
SillageZeta
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerZetaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
cacao91%
amber83%
nutty74%
warm spicy65%
sweet56%
lactonic100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
cacao69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both cacao, sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Cacao
Heart2-4 hrs
Ambergris
Base8-12+ hrs
Bitter Almond
Notes
MilkBlack CurrantCacaoVanillaPeanutCoconutWhite SandalwoodBitter AlmondHayTonka BeanGrapefruitMay Rose
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCacao and Bitter Almond. Durations are only published for Zeta, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day98
Night100
Spring86
Summer71
Fall86
Winter100
Day57
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#3,592
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#56,043
PerfumerEkaterina Siordia
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerZetaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMorph Zeta opens with a burst of dry, unsweetened cacao powder and a toasted nutty warmth that feels like stepping into an artisanal chocolate workshop on a cold morning. Within minutes, the bitter almond surfaces, bringing a marzipan richness that balances the bitter edge of the cocoa. As the fragrance settles onto t…
Reviews →Moon River reads as a creamy, gourmand-leaning vanilla with a strong lactonic core, backed by black currant, cacao, coconut and soft woods. It smells sweet, fruity and slightly nutty, with a milky texture that gives it a cosy, dessert-like feel. It may suit anyone who enjoys richer, comfort-first perfumes and does bes…
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, Zeta or Moon River?
Zeta takes 5 of 5 categories. Zeta is rated 4.08/5 from 537 votes; Moon River is rated 3.79/5 from 24 votes. Choose Zeta for a almond and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Moon River for a lactonic and fruity character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Zeta or Moon River?
Zeta lasts longest (Zeta 78/100, Moon River 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Zeta or Moon River?
Zeta projects furthest (Zeta 68/100, Moon River 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Zeta and Moon River smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cacao, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cacao and Bitter Almond.
Is Zeta or Moon River better for summer or winter?
Zeta suits day or night wear; Moon River suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Zeta and Moon River?
Zeta has top notes of Cacao, heart notes of Ambergris, a base of Bitter Almond. Moon River features Milk, Black Currant, Cacao, Vanilla and Peanut.
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