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Dancing on the Moon Eau de Parfum bottle Dancing on the Moon EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
3+2=... - 21 Eau de Parfum bottle 3+2=... - 21 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Dancing on the Moon EDP
A celestial, powdery floral with a luminous aldehydic twist, Dancing on the Moon feels like moonlight distilled into scent. Understated yet memorable, it glows quietly with soft musks and creamy florals.
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Our Verdict - 3+2=... - 21 EDP
No. 21 chases Chanel No 5's legendary aldehyde-floral signature and gets the sparkling opening reasonably close, but the powdery base is thinner and the whole composition reads flatter and less layered than the original's famous depth.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Dancing on the Moon EDP
3+2=... - 21 EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Iris 27% vs 33%
Only in Dancing on the Moon
Jasmine 36% Frangipani 36%
Only in 3+2=... - 21
Ylang-Ylang 42% Rose 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 32% vs 58%
Only in Dancing on the Moon
Cashmeran 36% Ambergris 32%
Only in 3+2=... - 21
Sandalwood 41%

Accords

Dancing on the Moon 3+2=... - 21
100%
Floral
60%
90%
Musky
40%
70%
Aldehydic
90%
75%
Powdery
70%
65%
Amber
55%
Tropical
Floral shared
100%
60%
Musky shared
90%
40%
Aldehydic shared
70%
90%
Powdery shared
75%
70%
65%
55%

Performance

Dancing on the Moon 3+2=... - 21
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Dancing on the Moon

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The crisp aldehydic and white floral opening paired with clean musks make this ideal for spring and summer, evoking freshness and brightness. Its powdery and musky character carries well into early autumn, but the lack of deep warmth limits winter suitability.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its intimate projection, gentle aldehydic-powdery vibe, and unisex elegance make it versatile for daily wear, dates, and even office settings. The ethereal, soft presence is less suited to sports or very formal, high-glam events.

3+2=... - 21

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powdery aldehyde-floral profile suits cooler months best, where its warmth reads as elegant rather than heavy; it can feel dated and cloying in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its classic, poised character fits formal occasions and evenings out; too old-fashioned and quiet for casual or active wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean floral, musky, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Dancing on the Moon EDP
3+2=... - 21 EDP
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