d'Annam 2024 EDP

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Moonlight Samurai

by Anh Ngo

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d'Annam Moonlight Samurai is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Anh Ngo. d'Annam's Moonlight Samurai carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper division-causer. Some find the boozy, smoky leather a challenging, unwearable mess, while others hail it as an artful, masculine masterpiece. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Moonlight Samurai Eau de Parfum 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

With its long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this scent has significant presence. While too strong for many office environments, its unique, masculine character makes it suitable for date nights or casual evening outings, especially in cooler weather.

Ingredients and allergens

We don't have this fragrance's ingredient list yet.

About

Moonlight Samurai opens with a distinctive, boozy hit of sake, quickly melding into a robust, dry leather. As it settles, a smoky cedar emerges, underpinning the composition with an almost incense-like quality. Hints of subtle floral notes provide an unexpected, airy counterpoint to the intensity, adding a touch of wearability to the rugged, metallic edge that some detect throughout.

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