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Magical Moon Eau de Parfum bottle Magical Moon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2006 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Counterplay Eau de Parfum bottle Counterplay EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Magical Moon EDP
Magical Moon truly lives up to its name - some find it a mystical, sensual dream, while others get a 'fruit salad in an ash tray'. It's divisive but undeniably distinctive, a heady blend of sweet tropical fruit and dark incense that either enchants or repels.
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Our Verdict - Counterplay EDP
Counterplay offers a refined interplay of fresh green and warm woody elements, making it a versatile choice for those seeking a modern unisex scent.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Magical Moon EDP
Counterplay EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Guava 100% vs 33%
Only in Counterplay
Melon 38% Banana 29%
Shared Notes
Osmanthus 34% vs 37%
Orange Blossom 29% vs 30%
Only in Magical Moon
Rose 36%
Only in Counterplay
Ylang-Ylang 32%

Accords

Magical Moon Counterplay
100%
Fruity
91%
Woody
90%
91%
Sweet
84%
Tropical
79%
Vanilla
73%
Powdery
66%
Balsamic
62%
Amber
40%
58%
Fresh
Green
50%
Floral
30%
100%
Woody shared
91%
90%
91%
84%
79%
73%
66%
Amber shared
62%
40%
58%
50%
30%

Performance

Magical Moon Counterplay
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Magical Moon

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

This is a bold, long-lasting fragrance with strong sillage, making it less suitable for office environments. Its sensual and mysterious nature, highlighted by many reviewers, makes it perfect for date nights and formal evening events, though some enjoy its quirky character for casual wear too.

Counterplay

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Counterplay's woody and spicy accords suit the cool, cozy weather of fall and winter. However, its lighter elements like green notes also adapt well to spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The moderate projection and versatile nature make Counterplay suitable for office settings and casual or date scenarios. Its refined character suits formal occasions but is less ideal for sports.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Magical Moon EDP
Counterplay EDP
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