Astrophil & Stella 2020 Extrait

U ££ Statement

Moonage Daydream

by Chris Maurice

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Astrophil & Stella Moonage Daydream is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Chris Maurice. Moonage Daydream opens with Grapefruit, Neroli, Lavender, and Galbanum, settles into a heart of Amber, Patchouli, Geranium, and Blackcurrant, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean. Astrophil & Stella's Moonage Daydream carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a bit of a mixed bag; a pleasant, clean, easy-going aromatic that most agree is nice enough. But for the price, many feel it's just too forgettable, lacking that unique spark to justify the niche tag. A solid choice if you snag it on sale, but don't expect fireworks.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
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Moonage Daydream Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive nature and moderate performance make it ideal for everyday wear, particularly casual settings and the office. It's too subtle and safe for most formal events or high-energy sports, and while pleasant, it might lack the 'oomph' for a memorable date night.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Kicking off with a bright, zesty grapefruit and green galbanum, Moonage Daydream immediately establishes a fresh, clean tone, lifted by the floral-citrus kiss of neroli and a hint of soothing lavender. As it settles, a gentle, fruity blackcurrant emerges, intertwined with herbaceous geranium and a subtle warmth from amber and patchouli. The dry down is a soft, comforting hug of clean musk, creamy sandalwood, and earthy oakmoss, with a whisper of sweet tonka bean rounding things out into a refined, almost powdery finish.

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