FAKOSHIMA 2023 EDP

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Moonlight Rainbow

by Yaroslav Simonov

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FAKOSHIMA Moonlight Rainbow is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Yaroslav Simonov. Moonlight Rainbow opens with Water Accord, Lemon, Pink Pepper, and Juniper, settles into a heart of Soil Tincture, Jasmin Sambac, Iris, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Suede, Musk, and Vetiver. FAKOSHIMA's Moonlight Rainbow carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

This one is truly divisive. A bizarre, earthy-aquatic iris that some find otherworldly and gorgeous, others say smells exactly like a crushed raspberry beetle. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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  • Edgy
  • Cool
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Moonlight Rainbow 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
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

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's versatile enough for casual wear. The unusual, earthy-aquatic profile makes it less suited for formal settings, but intriguing enough for a unique date night scent. Many wearers appreciate its non-overpowering nature for daily use.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • Jasmine Jasminum Grandiflorum Flower Extract from Jasmin Sambac
  • 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
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Moonlight Rainbow opens with a fresh, cool mix of watery notes, zesty lemon, and a subtle kick of pink pepper and juniper. Soon, a unique earthy iris emerges, with hints of soil tincture and creamy lotus, creating an almost 'alien' garden feel. The dry down settles into a soft, musky suede with a grounding vetiver, carrying the ghost of those initial earthy floral tones.

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