50ml
50ml
50ml
2ml
d'Annam
MOONCAKE
Eau De Parfum
Unisex
Sizes
Starting
$160
Description
Mooncake by d'Annam is a fragrance that captures the sweet nostalgia of the beloved Mid-Autumn Festival treat. It opens with a warm, golden syrup accord, quickly joined by the intriguing savory depth of salted egg yolk, mung bean, and lotus seed. As it develops, the scent settles into a comforting and balanced gourmand, revealing a lovely honey and vanilla musk that lingers for hours. This unique composition offers a sophisticated take on a sweet scent, making it an excellent choice for cooler weather. Perfumer: Luis Hou
Scent Profile
Gourmand
Oriental
Vanilla
Sweet
Creamy
Unusual
Notes
Top Notes
Golden Syrup
Mung Bean
Middle Notes
Salted Egg Yolk
Lotus Seed
Base Notes
Honey
VanillaAbout d'Annam
d’Annam is a fine fragrance house from Vietnam founded around 2023 by Nick Hoang, presenting itself as an olfactory tribute to Asian cultures, especially Vietnam. Their debut collection, Chapter 1: Enchanting Vietnam, includes scents inspired by Vietnamese heritage — like White Rice and Vietnamese Coffee — and they emphasize handcrafted production, natural ingredients, and cultural storytelling.
Perfumers
Luis Hou
Luis Hou is the in-house perfumer and creative force behind the fragrance project d’Annam, where he composed scents such as Mooncake that explore nostalgic, gourmand themes through a contemporary lens. His work reflects a focus on storytelling and emotional memory in perfume, using gourmand and atmospheric accords to evoke intimate, sensory experiences. While detailed public information on his formal training and broader portfolio is limited, he is recognized for his authorial style within the d’Annam line.
Anh Ngo
Anh Ngo (Ngo Nguyen Viet Anh) is a Vietnamese perfumer who trained at ISIPCA and worked in the flavors & fragrance industry, including a tenure at IFF. He is the principal creative behind d’Annam fragrances, collaborating with founder Nick Hoang to interpret Vietnamese cultural and natural motifs through scent.
Reviews
Community Insights
Reviewers generally find Mooncake to be a unique and comforting gourmand, appreciated for its balanced sweetness and intriguing savory elements. While some note it's not a photorealistic mooncake scent, many enjoy its sophisticated and nostalgic character.
Pros
Performance excellence: Reviewers note impressive longevity, often lasting around 7-12 hours on skin, with a pleasant, non-overpowering projection.
Versatile appeal: It's considered an excellent choice for cooler weather, particularly fall and winter, offering a comforting presence.
Quality composition: Many appreciate its balanced blend, preventing it from becoming overly sweet, and its unique interpretation of a gourmand scent.
Cons
Specific limitation: Some reviewers find it doesn't perfectly replicate the scent of a traditional mooncake, with a few perceiving a more medicinal or herbal undertone on their skin.
Situational drawback: A minority of users have found the sweetness potentially overwhelming or headache-inducing, or noted a generic powdery floral dry down.
Comparisons
Similar to vanilla/tobacco fragrances: Reviewers suggest that if the concept were unknown, it could be perceived as a vanilla/tobacco scent.
Reminds reviewers of Strawberry Mochi: It shares a similar starchy quality with d'Annam's Strawberry Mochi, offering a familiar textural vibe.
Vibe & Emotions
Sweet nostalgia: Evokes feelings of sweet nostalgia, reminiscent of childhood joy and cherished traditions, especially related to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Comforting warmth: Many find the scent to be comforting and cozy, ideal for chilly weather.
Indulgent sophistication: Described as an indulgent and sophisticated gourmand, offering a chic and unique wearing experience.
Similar Products
Fragrance marketplace for the scent-obsessed.