Perris Monte Carlo 2023 EDP

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Shining Moon

by Gian Luca Perris

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Perris Monte Carlo Shining Moon is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Gian Luca Perris. Shining Moon opens with Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, and Magnolia, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Iso E Super. Perris Monte Carlo's Shining Moon carries a Favourite verdict, a spicy-led wear.

This one's a divisive 'your skin but better' scent, heavy on pink pepper and airy musks. Some will adore its clean, sophisticated vibe; others will find it unfinished, synthetic, and lacking a punch beyond the pepper. Try before you buy, unless you're a die-hard Perris Monte Carlo fan.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Sophisticated
  • Soft
  • Subtle
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Shining Moon 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its intimate projection and clean, musky character make it excellent for office and casual wear. While some find it alluring for dates, others deem it too subtle, and the dominant pink pepper might not suit all formal events.

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

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Woody amber musk Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes from Iso E Super

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

Shining Moon opens with a bright, almost fizzy pink pepper that quickly becomes the star of the show. It's grounded by a blend of clean, airy musks and soft, polished woods, primarily cedar and sandalwood. Hints of delicate florals, like rose and magnolia, peek through but are largely overshadowed by the dominant peppery-woody-musk accord, creating a modern, 'skin scent' effect with subtle depth. It feels more like a concept than a traditional fragrance, a shimmering aura of cool spices and smooth, almost synthetic warmth.

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Where to buy

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