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Soir de Lune Eau de Parfum bottle Soir de Lune EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender M
2006 Year 2018
££££ Price Tier £
First Class Explorer Eau de Toilette bottle First Class Explorer EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Soir de Lune EDP
A bold, honey-drenched chypre with vintage bones and aristocratic polish. Soir de Lune is not for the faint of heart-its mossy, spicy, floral complexity commands attention and rewards those with a taste for true perfumery.
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Our Verdict - First Class Explorer EDT
This one splits the room - some say it's a classy, underrated gem, others smell pure garbage. Clearly, something about First Class Explorer's blend of fresh spice, violet, and patchouli creates a Marmite situation, but if it works for you, it's a versatile stunner.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Soir de Lune EDP
First Class Explorer EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 20% vs 29%
Jasmine 15% vs 25%
Only in First Class Explorer
Violet 46%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 20% vs 21%
Musk 18% vs 13%

Accords

Soir de Lune First Class Explorer
Citrus
100%
95%
Honey
90%
Earthy
85%
Mossy
60%
Fresh Spicy
84%
70%
Woody
76%
70%
Floral
55%
50%
Powdery
67%
50%
Patchouli
62%
60%
Rose
Aromatic
60%
Amber
55%
100%
95%
90%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
60%
84%
Woody shared
70%
76%
Floral shared
70%
55%
Powdery shared
50%
67%
Patchouli shared
50%
62%
60%
60%
55%

Performance

Soir de Lune First Class Explorer
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Soir de Lune

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

The rich mossy honeyed base and bold spicy florals shine in cool weather, making this ideal for fall and winter, but the chypre freshness and peach allow for springtime wear. It can overwhelm in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a sophisticated, opulent chypre best suited for formal events or evening dates. Its strong sillage and vintage aura make it challenging for office use and unsuitable for sporty occasions.

First Class Explorer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its blend of freshness and underlying warmth makes it office-appropriate without being too casual. The elegant, slightly mysterious notes are ideal for dates and dinner, though some find it a bit strong for daily casual wear, and definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, floral, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Soir de Lune EDP
First Class Explorer EDT
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