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    Moon (original) vs. 5th Avenue

    Very similar
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    5th Avenue rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Moon (original) projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Moon (original) vs. 5th Avenue
    Moon (original)5th Avenue
    ConcentrationEDTEau de Parfum
    Launched19961996
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Moon (original)

    Floral
    Powdery
    Citrus
    Iris
    White Floral
    Rose
    Musky
    Fresh

    5th Avenue

    Floral
    White Floral
    Yellow Floral
    Green
    Fresh
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Citrus fruitsCardamom
    BergamotMandarin OrangeLilacMagnoliaLily of the ValleyLime (Linden Blossom)
    Heart
    Floral Notes
    VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTuberosePeachCarnationNutmeg
    Base
    IrisMuskWoody Notes
    MuskSandalwoodAmberVanillaIrisClove

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Moon (original) vs. 5th Avenue
    Moon (original)5th Avenue
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Moderate sillage makes this a secret between you and whoever's standing close. What it lacks in reach it gives back in discretion, and that powdery iris drydown is genuinely elegant for a fragrance.Moon (original)
    This is unapologetically floral. The opening bursts with green-citrus energy before tuberose and jasmine take over. Clove and nutmeg add unexpected warmth.5th Avenue

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Moon (original) vs. 5th Avenue
    Moon (original)5th Avenue
    1 oz$14.95fragranceshop
    2.5 oz$17.95fragranceshop
    3.3 oz$21.95fragranceshop
    4.2 oz$17.95fragranceshop

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