Duran Duran Black Moonlight
| Parfum | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2025 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Saffron Mandarin
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper dark horse, deeply polarising but adored by its fans. A complex, shadowy amber with lashings of spice and a powdery, inky undertone that's definitely not for everyone. Blind buy at your peril, but if it clicks, you'll be hooked.
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love its realistic, zesty mandarin and unique woody dry down, or find it overwhelmingly sour and screechy. Definitely one to try before you buy a full bottle.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 16% |
| Floral | 17% | 19% |
| Fruity | 3% | 5% |
| Green | 4% | 2% |
| Sweet | 25% | 25% |
| Warm | 26% | 24% |
| Woody | 7% | 12% |
| Earthy | 16% | 11% |
| Animalic | 8% | 8% |
| Fresh | 9% | 9% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its strong projection and dark, sensual profile make it less suitable for office wear but perfect for dates and evening formal events. Reviewers often mention its suitability for 'dark clubs' and 'upscale evening events' in cooler weather.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and unique character, make it versatile for casual wear and dates. The intense citrus and spicy opening might be a bit much for a formal setting or a tightly packed office, but it's invigorating for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Jasmine, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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