Question 1

What's the difference between Ignis and The Moon?

Accepted Answer

Ignis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Quintesscent (2018) dominated by Warm Spicy accords. The Moon is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2019) leaning on Fruity accords. They share 4 accords: Warm Spicy, Amber, Leather, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Ignis or The Moon?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ignis scores 4.00/5 vs The Moon at 4.25/5. The Moon's standout strength: Exceptional complexity and quality that justifies premium niche pricing. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Ignis and The Moon smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 8 notes and 4 accords, including Warm Spicy, Amber, Leather, Woody, Saffron. The Moon: The community consensus is highly positive, with The Moon widely regarded as one of the best oud fragrances ever made and a flagship niche fragrance that justifies its premium price.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ignis or The Moon?

Accepted Answer

The Moon: Outstanding longevity and projection Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Ignis vs The Moon?

Accepted Answer

Ignis scores highest for fall wear; The Moon scores highest for winter wear. Ignis leans evening, The Moon leans evening.

Ignis vs The Moon

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (8)

Unique to Ignis (4)

Unique to The Moon (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — The Moon

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Attribute	Ignis	The Moon
Brand	Quintesscent	Frederic Malle
Year	2018	2019
Rating	4.00	4.25
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	12	17