Men
The Moon
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The Moon by Frederic Malle is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2019, the nose behind this composition is Julien Rasquinet. The top notes reveal raspberry, lychee, saffron, blackberry, and strawberry; the heart unfolds red berries, Turkish rose, red currant, olibanum incense, and violet; while the base notes settle on oud wood, leather, amber, patchouli, sandalwood, cyperus, and cedar.
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raspberry
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red berries
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oud wood
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- Positivo 80%
- Negativo 12%
- Neutral 7.6%
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The Moon is one of the hidden gems alongside Dawn, but don’t let the ‘hidden’ label fool you. What a fragrance, friends, take the opportunity to smell it, but beware of La Luna. The raspberry with lychee, saffron, and berries hit hard at a power of 10, then gradually drop to an 8, relaxing and settling the scent until it claims a comfortable spot on your skin to stay for a long time, developing exceptionally well. It’s a magnificent fragrance whose dry down, in my opinion, ends up smelling just like Promise, which isn’t bad, but that’s what Promise is for, and it leaves me a bit conflicted; however, the entire evolution of The Moon is incredible. The Moon has a problem: The Night exists. Friends, live, enjoy, and take care of yourselves.
The Moon is a masterpiece. I have nothing to add to what has already been said.
If I had to pick one fragrance that made me vibrate, it’s Moon. It genuinely puts me in a happy mood; I don’t go a single day without reaching for it in the closet to enjoy it. It has something calming and comforting. It’s potent—the natural oud is noticeable from the very first moment and lasts almost 12 hours on dry skin. It doesn’t smell bad, doesn’t give me headaches; it’s intoxicating and addictive, inspiring pure joy. It’s pricey, but with just two sprays you get over 12 hours of wear, so the quality-to-price ratio is well balanced. It’s for those with at least a minimum level of olfactory experience; despite being animalic, everyone will love it. Without a doubt, it’s my favorite.
I can’t think of a situation where I wouldn’t wear it, maybe except for something sad like funerals or funerals. For everything else—dancing, strolling, dinner, kissing, sunbathing, or a siesta—it’s unbeatable. Its amazing evolution; every time you smell it, you discover another layer. Along with its incredible longevity, it’s basically a three-in-one. There are expensive things you regret buying, and there are things you don’t. The Moon is a treasure.
I can’t think of a situation where I wouldn’t wear it… maybe for something sad: neither funerals nor notes. For everything else, or for something cheerful: dancing, walking, dinner, kissing, sun, or siesta, it’s unbeatable. Amazing evolution; every time you smell it, you discover another layer… another scent… along with its near-infinite longevity, we’re practically talking about a triple threat. There are expensive things you regret buying and underusing… and others that you don’t. The Moon is a treasure.
The last of the collection, the moon. The Moon: opens fruity and bittersweet, a combo of lychee (sweet) – raspberry (bitter) with very marked smoky incense; the dirty oud is present though it lasts only a few minutes. When it dries, a leather accord marks the base. It’s very chameleon-like, many facets. After a few hours, it leaves a sweet scent, and the smoky character doesn’t disappear. Outstanding quality, I loved smelling it, but in my opinion, it has a problem: the phases are short, everything happens very fast, and I would like to enjoy each phase more (opening, development, dry down). Unisex with a masculine leaning (oud, leather, incense). Limited versatility, moderate performance. $850 for 100ml is a costly offering (prices have risen), but it’s worth every penny. Great perfume by Rasquinet.
A very good Indian oud with red berries. Exquisite fragrance; I find it slightly more feminine unisex, but that might be because I’m more ‘rough’ and ‘animalistic’ and I stick with things like The Night or The Dawn.
Very good but overrated in my opinion; you can find nothing similar in private collections or other niche houses. The price is obscene, and Frederic Malle’s presentation is quite average and generic for the cost.
One of my favorites. Brutal opening of sweet and spicy red berries. The oud is incredible, a true treat; it has a medicinal, fecal part, similar to a stable at the start, but always wrapped in that fruity layer and an elegant leather that adorns the oud. The rose is perceived with lower intensity. Longevity and projection are unbeatable. The only drawback is the price, expensive but not outrageous. Maximum quality in ingredients, noticeable from start to finish.
A real keeper, medicinal scent, like rancid ointment, with a distant raspberry note. 600 euros, hahahaha, but what is this, please??!!
Careful, it’s a bit of a medicinal smell, like rancid ointment, with a distant raspberry note. 600 euros, what is this, please??
One of my favorite perfumes. An explosive opening of red fruits, sweet and spicy. The oud is incredible, a true delight, with a medicinal, fecal side reminiscent of a stable at first, but always wrapped in that fruity layer and an exquisitely elegant leather that adorns the oud. Rose is also perceptible, though in lower intensity. Longevity and projection are unbeatable. The only downside is the price, which I don’t think is outrageous, but it is expensive. Maximum quality in ingredients, noticeable from start to finish.
Warning: I don’t know if I’m ready to review this true masterpiece, but I’ll share the feeling. It’s not for quick understanding; it’s for those who know the world and appreciate quality. Opening the cap floods you with a sensation beyond the norm, like walking in a humid, single-color red fruit forest: lychee and perhaps a spicy touch of saffron. Pleasant, fruity pleasure. Sprayed, an explosion of red berries and saffron with a real oud, animalistic but wrapped in exquisite incense and sorbet-style fruits that stun you. After a minute, it settles into a perfect balance: oud and incense wrapped in roses (which don’t dominate on my skin) and a thin layer of red berries losing their shine. The incense-drenched oud wins, elegant and imposing. It’s a battle between the darkness of oud/incense and the red light of the berries, which seem to expel drops until falling on a lychee about to collapse. It’s wonderful, pure synesthesia. The only downside, aside from the price, is that everything happens quickly, a frenetic battle of half an hour. Then the opulent Arab aroma lasts more than 10 hours.
FREDERIC MALLE THE MOON: Warning, I’m not sure I’m ready to review this true masterpiece, but I’m willing to share the feeling it produces when you hold it. Before I begin, let me say this isn’t for casual sniffing; it’s for people immersed in this world or those who know how to appreciate quality. Just opening the cap floods you with an extraordinary sensation, like walking through a wet, monochromatic red fruit forest with raspberries, lychee, and a spicy saffron note; simply, pleasant, fruity bliss. When sprayed, it’s an explosion of red fruits and saffron alongside a real oud, animalic yet wrapped in exquisite incense and red fruits like a sorbet, leaving you speechless. After a minute, the fragrance settles into a balanced aroma: oud and incense wrapped in magnificent roses that don’t dominate on my skin, with a fine layer of red fruits losing their brightness to let the enveloping, dark incense-oud take over, evoking imposing elegance. It’s not that one note prevails; everything is aligned, but once settled, we have a dark opulence, like a frenetic battle between the darkness of the oud/incense and the bright light of red fruits that seem to expel intense drops of color until they fall into a collapsing lychee; it’s marvelous, a true synesthesia. The only downside, aside from the price, is that everything happens very quickly, a frantic battle lasting about half an hour; once it settles, the opulent aroma lasts over 10 hours.
I bought it blindly due to the hype and forums claiming it’s an unseen masterpiece. After trying it several times, I don’t align with that. It’s a good perfume, but I don’t find it original, exceptional, or high in longevity. It’s not a masterpiece or even floral. Simple aroma: red berries with oud. The oud is natural, woody, smoky from incense. The red berries are typical, gummy, and cheap synthetic ones like Lolita Lempicka, a good bomb at the start that neutralizes the oud. Then they fade and the oud takes the lead, with the berries becoming sweet jam accompanying the oud. To be a masterpiece, it needs more: it must be original, purposeful, changing with distinct phases, and of notable quality. It’s quality, but for the price, you expect more, especially since Fidélis is an option with a similar vibe but better value and sales. Typical oud longevity, nothing extraordinary. Totally unisex; red berries and oud play well together. With the price, there are thousands of better options.
I bought a decant because of the hype and reviews about how amazing it smells. Normally I use sweet, woody, or citrus perfumes that are wearable and tasty for everyone. But this, which is unisex, is very unpleasant. It’s like being in a wooden stable with intense horse manure, and then someone puts overripe red berries on top. Exactly like that it smells. I don’t understand people who enjoy it; I imagine they have super-developed noses that see it as art, but I can’t imagine going out smelling like horse poop with strawberries. Definitely not for me.
I bought a decant because of the hype and online reviews claiming it smells incredible; but once I applied it, I didn’t know how to get rid of the scent. Usually, I prefer sweet, woody, or citrus perfumes that are wearable and pleasant for me and those around me. But this one, which is also unisex, is extremely unpleasant: it smells like a wooden stable with an intense horse manure scent, and then someone puts overripe red fruits (where the smell is sweeter) on top of that manure. That is exactly what the perfume smells like. I don’t understand how people can like something that smells this way. I get that people with super-developed noses might think it’s a work of art, but I can’t imagine going out smelling like horse manure with strawberries. Definitely not for me.
Hello everyone! I agree with the YouTubers: The Moon is a beast by Frederic Malle, one of the best in the world. If you aren’t trained, it might seem like a horror, just like trying to lift 200 kg without preparation; you get hurt and say it’s impossible. Give your nose a chance! The first time I smelled Dior Homme, it smelled like crap, but now I have 10 bottles for life. I sprayed it 4 hours before the end of 2023 and filled the house; my family said I’d emptied half a bottle, but it was just one spray on my wrist and it was enough. Absolute madness of richness! That resinous, woody oud with a sweetness like red berry jam. I went to bed at 4 AM and it was still strong at noon, and at 11 PM it was still present. It lasted 28 hours intensely without touching my nose, then softened to skin scent. Atomic power, complex but pleasant, though the first hours give a headache because it’s so strong. Like all FMs, they last forever and when they warm up, the scent comes out even stronger. A 100ml bottle (1200 sprays) for €720 will last you years if you use it twice a week (9 years). Nobody uses it daily because it’s suicide; in a week, you’d be overwhelmed. Compared to Million, where you spend €100/year and smell like a millionaire, here you spend €720 and smell like The Moon; the difference is abyssal. If you think it’s expensive, check Wallapop carefully (fakes exist) and you can find FMs for €100, like I did with Uncut Gems and Musc Ravageur.
For months I thought about buying it, since oud usually catches my attention (although I’ve encountered some I don’t like). I looked into the red berry topic. Upon acquiring it, I confirm it’s a scent bomb. My wife said it smelled ‘sexual’ (a coworker said the same, it smells like ‘sex’). For me, it’s like a mix of Ombre Leather and Bubbaloo Strawberry. I feel it’s something super distinguished, suddenly it smells like grandma, then suddenly it doesn’t, and when I bring my arm close again, I like it, what’s weird. I must clarify that I expected something like this; after testing over 200 fragrances, it’s common to find similar scents, but this reawakens the collecting part. Note: My 8-year-old son, smelling it, said: ‘Smells like cinnamon with vanilla, lots of wood and sweet reds,’ I think I couldn’t have described it better.
I’m not trying to create hate. I quite like The Moon, although I understand it’s not for many noses. This explains the niche concept: there will be more people who dislike it. For seasoned olfactory palates, it’s the opposite. Many will appreciate the quality regardless of whether it’s for them. I don’t understand what kind of head buys something like this blind. If you’re new, I apologize for the ignorance, but if you’re an expert in niche and criticize that it smells like poop because you don’t understand the hype, that’s childish. You’ve shit and you’re eating it with potatoes. Another matter is whether the price is reasonable, but that’s a different debate.
Applause to Julien Rasquinet for this work of art. I wouldn’t know what adjectives to use to qualify this beauty. It’s my favorite scent, the reason for my perfume addiction. Powerful opening of oud, the protagonist, medicinal, fecal, and characterful, accompanied by a wave of sweet and addictive persistent red berries. Saffron comes along, warm and sensual. Second, the rose and incense: the rose softens everything, taming the beast of the oud, complemented by a slightly animal accord. The incense adds a smoky and resinous charge. Then leather appears, an animal base, slightly sweet and floral, with that characteristic warm amber touch.
1) This is capitalism and personal enjoyment: if you like it, buy it, total freedom. 2) In a commercial product, everyone has the right to an opinion. If it smells like dirty sheep’s hoof or manure, you have to say it. 3) I never speak out of hate or snobbery. I’ve smelled and tested before, whether in ownership, perfumeries, or samples. I never buy blind with expensive niche scents, that would be idiotic. 4) Niche is more expensive and less commercial, sometimes risky. Let’s leave the ‘is it natural’ debate for another time. So, no idiotic hypes, thanks. On to The Moon by Frederic Malle. Among ouds, this is high quality, nothing synthetic, and hardcore, animal, with a ‘stable oud’ smell. Eternal longevity, Gestapo-level torture if you don’t like it, for the brave or the rich. Worth a field for a milliliter. Watch out, The Night is worth double and projects more. If you like the gun, go ahead. The rest of the world, the 99%, keep living.
1) This is capitalism and personal enjoyment, so if you like it, buy it, total freedom. And what others think, YouTubers, notes that go from influencers, pen-pushers from Fragrantica, get informed, loudmouths saying ‘wow’ too easily, it’s enough. 2) In a commercial product, everyone has the right to opine, friend, and not everything has to be happy fan or follower content. If something smells like a dirty sheep’s hoof or cow dung, you have to say it. If it smells like roses to you, say so. 3) I never judge by ear, nor out of misanthropic hatred, to go against the grain, or out of snobbery. I’ve smelled and tested before, either because I own the fragrance, smelled it in a perfumery, or have bought decants or received samples. I never buy blindly, and even less with expensive niche scents, that would be silly or easily influenced like a baby with a pacifier. 4) Niche perfumery, although there’s everything, is by definition more expensive than designer, less commercial, and more propositional, sometimes risky or experimental. Whether it’s more natural is another debate. So, silly hypes, no thanks, ladies and gentlemen. And finally, let’s talk about The Moon by Frederic Malle. Among fragrances with an oriental wood note like agar or oud, where there are many differences, this is a quality niche, nothing synthetic, and one of the hardcore ouds, animal, smelling like what some call “stable oud.” As you can imagine, eternal longevity, Gestapo-level torture if you don’t like it, for the brave, the capricious, or the rich, never better said. Being a Frederic Malle, it’s worth a field per milliliter (approx. 500 bucks for the 50ml bottle). Watch out, The Night is worth double and hits even harder. If you like the gun, go ahead. Rest of the world, the 99%, keep living.
If you’re just starting in the perfume world, The Moon is a milestone. It breaks chains: there’s a before and after to trying it. This changes your perspective and makes previously impressive scents seem different. The ingredient quality is high and exclusive, which explains the high price (in my opinion, it shouldn’t exceed 150 euros, but everyone chooses). It opens with a strong, sweet raspberry accompanied by other fruits. I’ve never felt a raspberry with such intensity as here, compared to Tuscan Leather or La Yuqawam. The oud is finely interwoven, smoky, and well-dosed. The association with stables and horses only appears at the beginning and then disappears, leaving a seductive veil. The incense is a light touch and the rose is subtle. As it evolves, an elegant leather appears that rounds out the scent. Thanks to these components, the perfume embraces you for hours. The presence is comfortable, but not for every occasion. Julien Rasquinet shows how to unite contrasts harmoniously. It’s not for everyone, neither by price nor by an experienced nose. If you try it without prejudice, it’s a fun and complex fragrance.
A before and after in my perfume journey. Totally addictive, I don’t want to stop smelling it. The opening is a slightly animal, smoky, armored oud that dries down to reveal a juicy, dark, realistic raspberry. Unique, rounded, and perfect are the words for The Moon. Ladies and gentlemen, it’s mandatory to try it at some point.
It’s my favorite fragrance in my entire collection. It’s very expensive, but the investment is worth it. It lasts for weeks on clothes and eventually fills the whole closet with its scent.
Despite the intense opening, the oud isn’t the star; what dominates is Amber Xtreme, turning the perfume into a longevity bomb. It resembles Promise more than The Night, with little oud, lots of cypress, and sweet-and-sour fruits. The red berries sound synthetic to me, but the incense is excellent. Frederic Malle has better scents for less money, just like Rasquinet with Bois d’Ascèse or Iris Cendre.
On my skin, it works terribly. The opening is horrifyingly fecal, and although I enjoy the leather, rose, and sandalwood an hour later, I barely wear it because it’s not worth suffering through the first thirty minutes. As an occasional treat a couple of times a year, it’s fine, but unless my pH changes, it’s not an option for daily wear.
It works terribly on my skin. The opening is horrifyingly fecal, and although I can enjoy its leather, rose, sandalwood, and some red fruits starting from the second hour, I barely wear it for several hours because the first half-hour isn’t worth the suffering. As an occasional experience, once or twice a year, it’s fine, but unless my skin chemistry changes somehow, wearing it isn’t an option.
Starts with a fecal blast and plastic-like red berries, nothing like Promise which smells of green apple and cypress. The Moon is fecal oud lightened with berries and incense. It lasts and projects more than Promise, it’s crazy: I sprayed it four times and had to shower and change clothes. If you like Indian oud and it’s cold, use it in moderation, otherwise it’s a public health crime.
Fecal opening with synthetic-sounding red fruits; they say it’s similar to Promise, but nothing could be further from the truth: Promise is sweet apple with the green notes of Cipriol, while The Moon is fecal Oud that lightens up with red fruits and incense. It lasts and projects more than Promise, and that’s insane: I sprayed it on four times like I would with my favorite apple to last all night throwing rays, and I had to go shower and change clothes. If you like Indian Oud, it’s for night and cold weather; you can put on one or two sprays of this brew, anything else is asking to be locked up for a public health offense. You’ve been warned.