Mooncake by d'Annam
Brand: d'Annam
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A Mid-Autumn mooncake: golden syrup crust with salted egg yolk, mung bean and lotus seed paste, honey and vanilla.
Is Mooncake worth it?
How it smells: Opens with golden syrup, salted egg yolk and mung bean at the heart, then dries down to honey and vanilla.
Scent Score: 36/100 (Weak). Doesn't stand out. Fades faster than most fragrances. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 20, versatility 67, layerability 42 and value 20, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Stays close to the skin. Best for: Fall and winter, for casual days and evenings. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2025 · Unisex
Key accords: Golden Syrup, Salted Egg Yolk, Mung Bean, Lotus Seed, Honey, Vanilla
Top Notes
- Golden Syrup
Heart Notes
- Salted Egg Yolk
- Mung Bean
- Lotus Seed
Base Notes
- Honey
- Vanilla
Occasions: Casual, Evening
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Mooncake by d'Annam belongs to the gourmand fragrance family. A Mid-Autumn mooncake: golden syrup crust with salted egg yolk, mung bean and lotus seed paste, honey and vanilla. Mooncake opens with Golden Syrup. The heart brings Salted Egg Yolk, Mung Bean, and Lotus Seed. It dries down to Honey and Vanilla.
How to wear Mooncake
On skin, Mooncake by d'Annam has longevity of 4-6 hours, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for casual and evening. Its best layering match in the catalog is Stetson Original by Stetson. Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Stetson Original on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Mooncake : 2 sprays Stetson Original and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Mooncake opens with Golden Syrup.
The heart brings Salted Egg Yolk, Mung Bean, and Lotus Seed.
It dries down to Honey and Vanilla.
What to layer with Mooncake
Stetson Original by Stetson
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share honey and vanilla.
Order: Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Stetson Original on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mooncake : 2 sprays Stetson Original
Oro di Roma by Zara
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Gourmand and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share honey and vanilla.
Order: Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oro di Roma on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mooncake : 2 sprays Oro di Roma
Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Drunk Lovers on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mooncake : 2 sprays Drunk Lovers
Mimosa by Commodity
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 96/99
Gourmand and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Mimosa on top for floral lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mooncake : 2 sprays Mimosa
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share vanilla.
Order: Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mooncake : 1 spray Sedbury
Pairings to approach with care
Diaghilev by Roja Parfums
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Diaghilev has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Diaghilev brings a chypre contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Diaghilev on top for chypre lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mooncake : 1 spray Diaghilev
Opium Eau de Parfum by Yves Saint Laurent
Not Recommended · 31/99
Opium Eau de Parfum has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Opium Eau de Parfum brings an amber contrast to this gourmand scent.
Order: Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Opium Eau de Parfum on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Mooncake : 1 spray Opium Eau de Parfum
Related fragrances and why
- Stetson Original by Stetson — Both include honey and vanilla.
- Oro di Roma by Zara — Both include honey and vanilla.
- Drunk Lovers by Born To Stand Out — Both include vanilla.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Mooncake?
Mooncake opens with Golden Syrup. The heart brings Salted Egg Yolk, Mung Bean, and Lotus Seed. It dries down to Honey and Vanilla.
How long does Mooncake last, and how strong is it?
Mooncake by d'Annam has longevity of 4-6 hours, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Mooncake?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits casual and evening.
What layers well with Mooncake?
Stetson Original by Stetson is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Gourmand and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share honey and vanilla. Apply Mooncake first as your base layer. Its gourmand character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Stetson Original on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Mooncake : 2 sprays Stetson Original.
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