N°053 The Moon
StradivariusEau de Parfum2024
Side by side
N°053 The Moon vs. Black Opium
Is N°053 The Moon better than Black Opium?
Black Opium wears longer on skin, while N°053 The Moon projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
sweetpowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between N°053 The Moon and Black Opium?
| N°053 The Moon | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2024 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | — | Nathalie Lorson, Marie Salamagne, Olivier Cresp, Honorine Blanc |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do N°053 The Moon and Black Opium smell?
N°053 The Moon
Sweet
Musky
Caramel
Powdery
Animalic
Black Opium
Vanilla
Coffee
White Floral
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Soft Spicy
Woody
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do N°053 The Moon and Black Opium share?
Top
Sugar
PearOrange BlossomPink PepperNeroli
Heart
Floral Notes
CoffeeJasmineBitter AlmondLicorice
Base
Woody NotesMuskToffee
VanillaPatchouliCashmeranCedar
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, N°053 The Moon or Black Opium?
| N°053 The Moon | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about N°053 The Moon and Black Opium?
Sweetness has a reputation problem. People assume it means loud, juvenile, one-note. But N°053 The Moon is the kind of sweet that knows when to lean in and when to pull back. The toffee doesn't shout.N°053 The Moon
If you want a safe scent, look elsewhere. Black Opium announces itself with bold Orange Blossom, cools into Coffee and Jasmine intimacy, and stays close with Vanilla and Patchouli.Black Opium
The hunt
Where to buy N°053 The Moon and Black Opium
| N°053 The Moon | Black Opium | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $65.95fragranceshop |
| 1.6 oz | — | $79.95fragranceshop |
| 3 oz | — | $112.95fragranceshop |
| 5 oz | — | $220.00ecosmetics |
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