The Moon by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle
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8.4 / 10 715 Ratings
A popular perfume by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle for women and men, released in 2019. The scent is fruity-oriental. Projection and longevity are above-average. It is being marketed by Estēe Lauder Companies.
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Main accords

Fruity
Oriental
Woody
Leathery
Animal

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
RaspberryRaspberry LycheeLychee Red currantRed currant SaffronSaffron
Heart Notes Heart Notes
FrankincenseFrankincense Turkish roseTurkish rose
Base Notes Base Notes
OudOud LeatherLeather

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.4715 Ratings
Longevity
9.4678 Ratings
Sillage
9.2672 Ratings
Bottle
7.8633 Ratings
Value for money
5.8493 Ratings
Submitted by PanAroma0815, last update on 07/28/2025.
Interesting Facts
The fragrance is part of the "Desert Gems" collection.

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28 in-depth fragrance descriptions
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10
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SeoulBrough

39 Reviews
SeoulBrough
SeoulBrough
Helpful Review 5  
Powerful Juice
This is my most potent fragrance in my collection. My skin normally drinks fragrances like an athlete drinking water to rehydrate…not The Moon.

This is a gorgeous and I mean gorgeous raspberry oud cocktail. It is loud so apply with being cognizant of others. I usually apply 1-2 sprays. That’s it. It will go as long as you want it to go. Seriously. If you don’t wash it off, it will stay on skin overnight. Sometime I test fragrances during the evenings and I wore this to bed. I couldn’t sleep because it was so distracting. I had to get up and wash it off. That only removed the fragrance sitting on top of my skin and not the fragrance that seeped into the tissue.

If you wear this during a hot day, you will smell like delicious raspberry sorbet. The oud in here is perfect. I’m not an oud guy but this is what I would like all my oud fragrances to be. Just enough to know it’s there and not being the main accord.

I love The Moon and it is my favorite from the desert gem collection.
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Noureddine

3 Reviews
Noureddine
Noureddine
Helpful Review 3  
The Moon by Frédéric Malle: A Fragrance Forever Tied to Life’s Most Precious Moment
Some fragrances have the power to etch themselves into your memory, forever linked to a specific moment in time. For me, The Moon by Frédéric Malle will always remind me of the day my wife gave birth to our beautiful daughter.

I remember spraying it on that morning, not knowing how momentous the day would become. The opening burst of red berries and ripe fruits immediately struck me—vivid, lively, and full of promise, perfectly matching the excitement and anticipation I felt as I headed to the hospital.

As the day unfolded and I waited nervously in the maternity ward, the heart of the fragrance began to shine. The interplay of rose and oud was mesmerizing—rich, deep, and grounding. It was as if the scent mirrored the weight of the emotions I was experiencing: love, awe, and a touch of vulnerability.

But it was in the evening, after holding my daughter in my arms for the first time, that The Moon truly came alive. The warm, enveloping base of amber, incense, and leather blended beautifully with the warmth of my skin, creating an aura of comfort and serenity. In that moment, the fragrance felt almost sacred, as if it were capturing the profound joy and gratitude of the day.

Since that unforgettable day, The Moon has become more than just a perfume for me—it’s a portal to one of the happiest memories of my life. Each time I wear it, I’m transported back to that magical moment, and it fills me with an indescribable sense of love and nostalgia.

For anyone seeking a scent that embodies elegance, emotion, and timeless beauty, The Moon is an experience like no other.
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5
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10
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10
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8
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HugeBalls

21 Reviews
HugeBalls
HugeBalls
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REMOVE THE BERRIES!
The raspberry/fruit notes are a bit much. Too piquant. Too unnatural. I can feel it on my tongue and it burns the throat. But the underlying (real) oud and smoky frankincense are phenomenal. I wish the fruit notes had been removed almost entirely and replaced with something herbaceous, green, and light florals. Even more oud. Maybe a touch of musk. Then it would've really sang. Still, there's a richness and artistry here that's undeniable. Of the Desert Gems collection, I like Promise more.
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Cdp2021

13 Reviews
Cdp2021
Cdp2021
Helpful Review 2  
Amberwood galore
If it weren’t for the excessive use of that amberwood that gives you headaches The Moon would be a great scent. Unfortunately, it’s designed for people who demand attention by using a loud perfume. Promise is the same story : it makes your nose bloody and your sinuses scream :)).
Coming back to The Moon, the sweetness plus the smoke and the oud are just divine, excellent composition but the “big throtle” on the performance ruined it for me.
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10
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10
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Mfcwiz

1 Review
Mfcwiz
Mfcwiz
5  
No words..
I got a sample of The Moon last week and I got to say it's one of the best things I've ever smelled in my life, as I literally jumped with excitement when I did. The raspberry and oud in it smells so sensual and expensive.. Definitely getting a bottle of it in a couple of months ( I need time, cause it's a pricey fragrance )
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BertolucciKBertolucciK 4 years ago
9
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8
Sillage
9
Longevity
9
Scent
Spicy and animalic opening with the sweetness of raspberries. In the drydown, a slightly smoky rose with a smooth leathery and oudy base.
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MrKaraMrKara 2 years ago
9
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10
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10
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8.5
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Opens with a blast of juicy red fruits combined with a slight animalic oud. It’s leathery, fruity. Amazing performance
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Danyel44Danyel44 2 years ago
If you like ombre nomade you will love this! More fruity, less smokey, the oud gets a little bit + animal than ombre nomade in the dry down.
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DrB1414DrB1414 5 years ago
10
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10
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10
Longevity
7.5
Scent
A scent blast from the Orient. Smoky, Fruity, Leathery, and Opulent. Perfect balance between the sweetness of the berries and oud facets.
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Patj1994Patj1994 22 days ago
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10
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A transportive smokey, fruity shisha scent with oud weaving throughout. Insane projection and sillage. Overpriced but amazing. masterpiece.
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ShemsmellerShemsmeller 2 years ago
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Horrible affreux ça sent les excréments d animaux ,400€ pour ça ?a joke.very vert surrated
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NoureddineNoureddine 8 months ago
The Moon by Frédéric Malle is a bold, luxurious fragrance that commands attention with its blend of red berries, oud, and warm amber.
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MrSpeakerMrSpeaker 2 years ago
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10
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10
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8.5
Scent
I wish the opening raspberry would last longer, otherwise amazing Oud fragrance.
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TrueFruitsTrueFruits 1 year ago
10
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10
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10
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Dark, strong and mysterious Moon. Smells great, intense and good. Nice presentation.
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EalexEalex 1 year ago
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first notes can be challenging, but then it develops in something gorgeous; very deep and well blended, one of the best ouds
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