Frederic Malle
The Moon
EDP · heavy weight
The note pyramid.
Notes as the brand lists them ↗ · checked 2026-10-19. Note families with five or more bottles have a page.
The accord balance.
Our weights, from 0 to 1. A guide to character.
- citrus0.00
- aromatic0.00
- aquatic0.00
- green0.00
- floral0.60
- spicy0.30
- woody0.70
- amber0.40
- sweet0.60
- leather0.60
- smoky0.50
- musky0.00
Where it fits.
Winter cold
The Moon is rich, sweet and leather, so it lasts in cold air.
Wildcard
The Moon is leather and floral, a change of pace from the everyday.
Formal
The Moon is polished, woody and floral, so it sits well with a suit.
Signature
The Moon is woody and floral with a clear character, best in fall and winter.
Date night
The Moon is sweet and amber, made for a night out.
Try them together
Three pairings
The three highest pair scores among our checked bottles. Each score has a reason. Smell is personal; these rules are a starting point.
ALT. Fragrances
Simply Santal
83/100Simply Santal's iris softens the leather in The Moon, which also adds sweetness.
Spray The Moon first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Simply Santal on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Ex Nihilo
Santal Calling
83/100The Moon's leather turns smooth and powdery with Santal Calling's iris, tied by shared rose.
Spray The Moon first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Santal Calling on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).
Givenchy
Gentleman Eau de Toilette's iris softens the leather in The Moon, which also brings frankincense.
Spray The Moon first (1 spray, chest, under your shirt), let it settle a minute, then Gentleman Eau de Toilette on top (2 sprays, neck and wrists).