Fragrances inspired by The Moon Eau de Parfum
The original
The Moon
Frédéric Malle
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 7 of its 11 notes, including Rose, Violet, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and leather, drops blackberry and frankincense
Our verdict
While both share a similar profile, Identity Oud Crescent offers a more accessible take on the polarizing DNA of Frédéric Malle's The Moon at a fraction of the price.
What they share
Shares 8 of its 13 notes, including Rose, Violet, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and leather, drops blackberry and strawberry
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What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Violet, Blackberry, Red Fruits
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cassia, drops frankincense and litchi
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds cotton candy and floral notes, drops blackberry and frankincense
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Rose, Violet, Raspberry
The main difference
Adds blackcurrant and cedar, drops blackberry and frankincense
What they share
Very similar olfactory profile and scent character
The main difference
Adds cotton candy and floral notes, drops blackberry and frankincense
What they share
Shares 1 of its 9 notes, including Raspberry
The main difference
Adds amber and apple, drops blackberry and frankincense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 3 notes, including Raspberry, Blackberry
The main difference
Adds tea, drops frankincense and litchi
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Frédéric Malle. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.