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The Moon Eau de Parfum bottle The Moon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
£££££ Price Tier £
Qamar Eau de Parfum bottle Qamar EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Moon EDP
A truly polarising beast, The Moon is either a masterpiece or an unwearable scrubber, depending on who you ask. If you're a fan of mega-loud, animalic oud with a fruity twist, this could be your holy grail. For everyone else, tread with extreme caution.
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Our Verdict - Qamar EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Frederic Malle - The Moon - a fruity fragrance led by Saffron, Litchi, Raspberry, with warm spicy depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Moon EDP
Qamar EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 25% vs 28%
Litchi 25% vs 33%
Saffron 22% vs 37%
Only in The Moon
Red Currant 26%
Shared Notes
Red Berries 19% vs 31%
Violet 16% vs 22%
Rose 7% vs 18%

Accords

The Moon Qamar
100%
Fruity
90%
50%
Warm Spicy
78%
50%
Woody
66%
64%
Sweet
58%
Oud
55%
Leather
Powdery
54%
51%
Amber
51%
Rose
49%
Fresh
Floral
42%
Fruity shared
100%
90%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
78%
Woody shared
50%
66%
64%
Oud
58%
55%
54%
51%
51%
49%
42%

Performance

The Moon Qamar
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Moon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its nuclear performance and strong sillage make it unsuitable for office or casual wear, as it's likely to overwhelm. This fragrance is best reserved for formal events or evening dates where its opulent and bold character can truly shine.

Qamar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the fruity signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
69%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, woody, warm spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Moon EDP
Qamar EDP
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