MOONLIGHT SAMURAI

Name: MOONLIGHT SAMURAI
Brand: d'Annam
Price: 160.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Men

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Starting

$160

Description

Moonlight Samurai by d'Annam is a bold leather fragrance inspired by the contemplative power and strength of the samurai warrior. Its composition opens with a vibrant note of sake, evoking a sense of poetic booziness, swiftly joined by the sharp, metallic freshness of steel and the rugged, animalic embrace of worn leather armor. Wildflowers soften the intensity, lending subtle nuance before a deep, smoky cedarwood anchors the drydown, mirroring the discipline and wisdom beneath the warrior’s armor. This scent’s darkness and masculinity make it a compelling choice for lovers of robust, serious leather fragrances grounded in artisanal craft. Created by Anh Ngo for men.

Scent Profile

Leathery

Woody

Boozy

Smoky

Animalic

Notes

Top Notes

Sake

Steel Sword

Middle Notes

Leather Armor

Wild Flowers

Base Notes

Cedarwood

About 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.

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Perfumer

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.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers describe Moonlight Samurai as an intensely masculine, leather-forward fragrance with an unmistakable sake opening—boozy and slightly sweet—quickly evolving into smoky woods and raw, animalic leather. Many praise its dark, brooding presence and artisanal quality, noting its uniqueness among niche releases.

Pros

Performance excellence: Strong longevity and noticeable projection, especially with dominant leather and woody accords.

Versatile appeal: Works well for evening wear, cooler weather, and formal occasions where a statement scent is desired.

Quality composition: Reviewers applaud the distinctive use of sake and metallic notes, appreciating the blend’s balance and artisanal ingredients.

Cons

Specific limitation: The powerful leather and boozy notes may be overwhelming for those preferring subtle or lighter fragrances.

Situational drawback: Its intensity and darkness make it less suitable for daytime, warm climates, or casual settings.

Comparisons

Similar to: Reminds some reviewers of classic leather niche perfumes, though the boozy sake note and metallic accord set it apart.

Reminds reviewers of: Some liken it to smoky, animalic creations from artisanal houses; differences cited include its uniquely Japanese inspiration and greater boozy sweetness in the opening.