Eau de Parfum2019
The Moon
Julien RasquinetThe nose · 64 fragrances · also made Royal Oud (2011)Portrait →

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Frederic Malle  ·  Sold as unisex

The Moon

The soft glow of a dinner party, where the sweetness of fruit blends with the richness of spices and the subtle leather of an old armchair.

4.251,936 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 9 accords ↓
fruitysweetoudleatheramberwoody
The MoonLuxury · $250+
51%Similar accords, often for lessRouat Al Oud · Lattafa PerfumesBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 9 notes8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityEternal92% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak2%
Weak1%
Moderate5%
Long lasting27%
Eternal65%
SillageEnormous87% say strong or enormous
Intimate3%
Moderate10%
Strong32%
Enormous55%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine49%
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Unisex44%
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Feminine7%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

The Moon by Frederic Malle, crafted by Julien Rasquinet and launched in 2019, is a fragrance that defies traditional boundaries. It opens with an explosion of fruity notes — raspberry, litchi, blackberry, and strawberry — creating a vibrant and lively top layer. As the scent settles, it reveals a rich heart of Turkish rose and violet, underscored by saffron's warm spice. The base, dominated by oud, leather, amber, and sandalwood, grounds the composition with its deep and earthy warmth. This interplay between brightness and depth makes The Moon both familiar and mysterious.

How to wear it

Apply The Moon in layers for best effect — start with a light spritz to let the fruity top notes shine through before they give way to the deeper base. It blooms slowly over time, so it’s perfect for evening wear when you want a scent that evolves as the night progresses.

Fig. 01 — The Moon, Frederic Malle

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Julien Rasquinet portrait
03 · The nose

Julien Rasquinet

Julien Rasquinet’s life took a decisive turn when his father met nose extraordinaire Pierre Bourdon, by accident in an airport.

64fragrances

The The Moon line

2 fragrances, compared side by side

Designer Frederic Malle

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What people
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4.25/ 5 · 1,936 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 12%.

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