Best d'Annam Mooncake by d Annam Alternatives & Similar Perfumes
d'Annam Mooncake is an oriental vanilla fragrance blending honey and syrup with the unusual richness of salted egg yolk and mung bean, softened by vanilla and lotus seed. This creates a sweet, creamy, and slightly savoury gourmand profile. Those drawn to this scent should focus on perfumes that balance honeyed sweetness with smooth vanilla and unique gourmand elements to capture its distinctive character.
Honey and Tar by Anna Zworykina £95.00
- Key notes:
- birch tar
- castoreum
- honey
- leather
- smoke
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
A rich, smoky blend of honey, tar, vanilla and incense.
The perfumer leaves the perfume plot sketchy - to be completed by your imagination. Are you in your autumn apiary watching honey trickle into jars, smoke lingering in the air from bonfires of fallen leaves? Are you on the well-tarred deck of a merchant ship carrying huge barrels of honey? This beautiful, smoky fragrance will definitely take you somewhere.
Starring
(these fragrant materials reanacted the Honey and Tar story):
castoreum tinctura
benzoin absolute
birch tar essential oil
Himalayan cedarwood essential oil
sweet myrrh essential oil
vetiver essential oil
guayak wood
agarwood essential oil
Atlas cedarwood essential oil
jasmin sambac absolute
hops CO2
lavender absolute
patchouli essential oil
cardamom absolute
tonka bean absolute
vanilla CO2 extract
orris root CO2 extract
Vanuatu sandalwood essential oil
Royal Hawaiian sandalwood essential oil
Important notice:
Anna Zworykina’s blends are olfactive smellscapes (but neither aromatherapy, nor ‘spray-and-go’ perfumes). Her blends are sensory experiences, closer to works of art created in the scented plane (rather than, say, visual or audio).
Certain essential oils and absolutes that are used in her 100% natural perfumes may potentially cause allergies in some people. Please spray Anna Zworykina’s blends on fabric (on sleeves, scarves, etc.). This said, Anna Zworykina has acquired a huge fan base over many years and people interacted with her blends for quite a while now. We are not aware of any reports of any skin reactions so far.
However, Anna advises that those who are prone to allergic reactions, pregnant and nursing women, as well as people with chronic illnesses to be extra careful. Before trying natural blends, study the list of ingredients and consult with a doctor if you are not sure or a had a history of allergies. If you do decide to put these blends on your skin (unable to resist the temptation) always test the blend on the inside part of your elbow first and wait.
Do not spray these blends liberally as a cloud in the way you would spray a conventional perfume. Anna’s smellscapes need to be… carefully applied and experienced. Be mindful that some oils can also make your skin hyper-sensitive to UV.
Honey Oud by Floris £180.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- honey
- oud
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- woody
Honey Oud opens with a gourmand accord of English honey and vanilla which combine to add a velvet softness to the oud oil and accentuate the rose at the heart of this complex fragrance.
The exclusive fragrance is created with oud oil from a certified sustainable source of agarwood.
MAD HONEY by BORNTOSTANDOUT £160.00
- Key notes:
- amber
- honey
- rose
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- woody
Honey, rose and boozy vanilla combine in a delectable amber that turns sticky into licky. This eau de parfum blends an abundance of golden honey and the warmth of rum with an irresistibly addictive vanilla absolute. Damask rose and pink pepper unfolds into the warmth of tonka bean absolute and benzoin resinoid, beckoning anyone who approaches with seductive allure. Patchouli and orcanox adds further depth, revealing darker tones that envelop the room with a euphoric embrace.
PERFUMER
ALEX LEE
Mooncake | 月餅 by d'Annam £130.00
- Key notes:
- cake crumbs
- honey
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- woody
Mooncake is a scent of sweet nostalgia—a warm, golden crust giving way to a luscious center of salted egg yolk. Shared during Mid-Autumn Festival, this beloved honey and mung bean treat marks memories of childhood joy and cherished tradition.
Nektar by Laboratorio Olfattivo £120.00
- Key notes:
- grapefruit
- honey
- labdanum
- leather
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- leather
- woody
The Nero collection
Nose: Pierre Guéros
“When I received the first samples of the fragrance that would later become Nektar, I was ravished by its personality and by the quality of its composition. Full of softness and creativity, Nektar recalls honey without being overwhelming, while drawing a distinctive character from its intense notes. Working with Pierre was a real pleasure. In little time, we gave life to a perfume that does not go unnoticed, now available in our flagship stores and at authorized retailers across the globe.”
Roberto Drago, LO's owner
Sexual Healing by Art Meets Art £110.00
- Key notes:
- ginger
- honey
- tobacco
- vanilla
- Aromagroups:
- spicy
Perfumer: Christophe Raynaud accepted the challenge of translating into a perfume the soft and sensual voice of Marvin Gaye singing Sexual Healing…
971 by Maysson £140.00
- Key notes:
- cherry
- cinnamon
- honey
- Aromagroups:
- fruity
- woody
971 is the international phone code for the United Arab Emirates, a shorthand for the heritage and spirit of the UAE. The inspiration for 971 comes directly from traditions of the homeland: dates, a symbol of Emirati hospitality and abundance; honey, reflecting sweetness and generosity; and cinnamon, adding warmth and spice reminiscent of local flavors. Bold, yet comforting.
Bear by Wolf Brothers £120.00
- Key notes:
- cedarwood
- ginger
- honey
- propolis
- Aromagroups:
- green
- spicy
- woody
The bear prowls amongst resinous pine and fir foraging as he goes, his rich damp fur steams against his body heat. Iris and labdanum conjure a free and floral nature whilst fragrant cinnamon and ginger embody the dominating and ruthless presence. Edible honey and sweet vanilla add richness to this oriental, spicy and woody fragrance.
Bee by Zoologist £240.00
- Key notes:
- candied orange
- heliotrope
- honey
- labdanum
- orange blossom
- sandalwood
- tonka beans
- Aromagroups:
- edible
- leather
- woody
Perfumer: Cristiano Canali
A towering, skyscraper-sized beehive, dripping with honey. See the bee, be the bee. That’s you, waggling your cute black’n’yellow striped booty in a dance through a golden flow of labdanum and leathery orange blossom with powdery mini-explosions of mimosa, tonka and heliotrope. Buzz!
Chère Colette (Dear Colette) by Milleseve £115.00
- Key notes:
- apple
- fresh linens accord
- hay
- honey
- linden
- muesli
- Aromagroups:
- floral
- leather
An ode to the Normandy countryside. Linden blossoms, fresh apple, sweet almond, radiant jasmine. Soft musk and suede. A golden sap of dried hay and ripe wheat evokes the pastures. And outside the farmhouse, sun-dried linens flutter on the line. All is well.
About d'Annam Mooncake by d Annam
- What makes d'Annam Mooncake unique compared to other oriental vanilla fragrances?
- d'Annam Mooncake combines the typical sweetness of honey and vanilla with unusual gourmand notes like salted egg yolk and mung bean, creating a creamy, slightly savoury twist that sets it apart from more conventional oriental vanilla scents.
- Are these fragrances exact copies of d'Annam Mooncake?
- None of the listed fragrances are exact copies; each shares some honey and vanilla elements but differs significantly in supporting notes and overall character, ranging from smoky and spicy to fresh and floral.
- Can I expect the salted egg yolk and mung bean notes in any of these alternatives?
- The salted egg yolk and mung bean notes are unique to d'Annam Mooncake and do not appear in the listed fragrances, which focus more on traditional honey, vanilla, and other complementary accords.









