Fragrance comparison

A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo vs Aretha

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 9 Oct 2026 454 ratings analysed

A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo

Zara

4.08448 votes

Rank #5,157 SweetSavory

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Aretha

Ajmal

3.676 votes

Rank #55,812 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo
Choose it for a sweet and savory character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aretha
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo2/4

Aretha2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aretha
Sillage & projection: Aretha
Value for money: A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

A Mochi Atelier In TokyoZara

ArethaAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 448 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 39%Had 12%Want 49%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

38%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

448 votes

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAretha

SillageAretha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value69

Category winnerA Mochi Atelier In TokyoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

savory91%

fruity83%

woody74%

lactonic65%

aquatic56%

white floral100%

woody91%

rose83%

floral74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Pear

Heart

Rice

Base

Sandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangePearBergamot

Heart

Turkish RoseJasmineMagnoliaWhite Flowers

Base

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPear and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,157

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews76

Overall rank#55,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Mochi Atelier In TokyoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabrice Pellegrin created this light, savory woody aromatic fragrance for quiet moments and relaxed spring mornings. Fresh pear opens the scent with a splash of crisp fruit, leading into a soft center of steamed rice and fluffy grain powder. A gentle sandalwood base keeps the blend grounded on skin for cozy indoor wea…

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Aretha by Ajmal is a bright fruity floral built around pear and citrus on top, then a classic bouquet of Turkish rose, jasmine and soft white flowers. As it dries down, the scent turns smoother and more grounded, with clean musk and light woods (cedar and sandalwood). It suits warm weather and daytime wear best, espec…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo or Aretha?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo is rated 4.08/5 from 448 votes; Aretha is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo for a sweet and savory character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aretha for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo or Aretha?

Aretha lasts longest (Aretha 73/100, A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo or Aretha?

Aretha projects furthest (Aretha 63/100, A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo and Aretha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pear and Sandalwood.

Is A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo or Aretha better for summer or winter?

Aretha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo and Aretha?

A Mochi Atelier In Tokyo has top notes of Pear, heart notes of Rice, a base of Sandalwood. Aretha has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and White Flowers, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.