Moonlight Samurai by d'Annam
Brand: d'Annam
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A warrior's dream under the moon: sake and a steel-blade accord with leather armor and wild flowers, on cedarwood.
Is Moonlight Samurai worth it?
How it smells: Opens with sake and steel sword, leather armor and wild flowers at the heart, then dries down to cedarwood.
Scent Score: 48/100 (Fair). Doesn't stand out. Pairs well with fewer fragrances than most. Nothing wrong with it, but similar fragrances do more. Sample it before buying a bottle. Performance 42, versatility 67, layerability 38 and value 42, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Fades fast. Plan to reapply. Projection: Projects strongly. People will notice. Best for: Fall and winter, for evenings and dates. Layering: Best worn on its own. Leans: Masculine.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2024 · Men
Key accords: Sake, Steel Sword, Leather Armor, Wild Flowers, Cedarwood
Top Notes
- Sake
- Steel Sword
Heart Notes
- Leather Armor
- Wild Flowers
Base Notes
- Cedarwood
Occasions: Evening, Date Night
Seasons: Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Moonlight Samurai by d'Annam belongs to the woody fragrance family. A warrior's dream under the moon: sake and a steel-blade accord with leather armor and wild flowers, on cedarwood. Moonlight Samurai opens with Sake and Steel Sword. The heart brings Leather Armor and Wild Flowers. It dries down to Cedarwood.
How to wear Moonlight Samurai
On skin, Moonlight Samurai by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening and date night. Its best layering match in the catalog is Hibiscus Magic by Fragrance World. Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hibiscus Magic on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays Hibiscus Magic and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Moonlight Samurai opens with Sake and Steel Sword.
The heart brings Leather Armor and Wild Flowers.
It dries down to Cedarwood.
What to layer with Moonlight Samurai
Hibiscus Magic by Fragrance World
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood.
Order: Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hibiscus Magic on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays Hibiscus Magic
Halfeti by Penhaligon's
Signature Worthy · 96/99
Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood.
Order: Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Halfeti on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays Halfeti
Bad Boy Eau de Toilette by Carolina Herrera
Signature Worthy · 95/99
Woody and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood.
Order: Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bad Boy Eau de Toilette on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays Bad Boy Eau de Toilette
French Lover by Frédéric Malle
Signature Worthy · 95/99
Woody and spicy scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood.
Order: Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer French Lover on top for spicy lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays French Lover
1 Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 95/99
Woody and amber scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood.
Order: Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 1 Million Elixir on top for amber lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays 1 Million Elixir
Pairings to approach with care
Blue Temptation Bold by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Blue Temptation Bold brings a gourmand contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Blue Temptation Bold on top for gourmand lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays Blue Temptation Bold
Juicy Guava by Zara
Not Recommended · 40/99
This pairing is harder to balance. Juicy Guava brings a fruity contrast to this woody scent.
Order: Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Juicy Guava on top for fruity lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays Juicy Guava
Related fragrances and why
- Hibiscus Magic by Fragrance World — Both include cedarwood.
- Halfeti by Penhaligon's — Both include cedarwood.
- Bad Boy Eau de Toilette by Carolina Herrera — Both include cedarwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Moonlight Samurai?
Moonlight Samurai opens with Sake and Steel Sword. The heart brings Leather Armor and Wild Flowers. It dries down to Cedarwood.
How long does Moonlight Samurai last, and how strong is it?
Moonlight Samurai by d'Annam has longevity of 6-8 hours, strong projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Moonlight Samurai?
It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening and date night.
What layers well with Moonlight Samurai?
Hibiscus Magic by Fragrance World is its strongest match (96% compatibility). Woody and oriental scents naturally complement each other, and they share cedarwood. Apply Moonlight Samurai first as your base layer. Its woody character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Hibiscus Magic on top for oriental lift. Start with 2 sprays Moonlight Samurai : 2 sprays Hibiscus Magic.
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