Alpha 1977 vs Mousseline
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mousseline takes 2 of 3 categories.
Alpha 1977Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MousselineChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Alpha 19771/3
Mousseline2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alpha 1977
- Sillage & projection
- Mousseline
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mousseline
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Alpha 1977LabSolueMousselineRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.36/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
64%Love
21%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlpha 1977
SillageMousseline
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
amber90%
aldehydic80%
animalic70%
floral60%
fresh50%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesAmbergrisMusk
Heart
LabdanumAmbrette
Base
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Top
Orange BlossomViolet LeafClovesCarnationBlack PepperAldehydesBergamot
Heart
PlumOrris RootTaif RoseLavenderMimosaJasmineHyacinth
Base
LabdanumPatchouliVetiverOakmossMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodLichen
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Ambergris, Musk and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,440
PerfumerSophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,458
PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMousselineHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLabSolue Alpha 1977 opens with a crisp burst of bright aldehydes that sizzle briefly over a warm, resinous heart. As the initial flash clears, labdanum and ambrette seed establish a soft, amber-toned warmth that clings close to the body. Ambergris adds a distinct salty, mineral edge, while clean musk ties the composit…
Reviews →Mousseline by Rochas is a classic 1946 composition crafted by Edmond Roudnitska. This complex floral fragrance balances woody, spicy, and powdery accords. It offers an earthy and resinous depth suitable for those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The blend features notes of orange blossom, carnation, plum, and patchou…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Alpha 1977 or Mousseline?
Mousseline takes 2 of 3 categories. Alpha 1977 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Alpha 1977 for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, Alpha 1977 or Mousseline?
Alpha 1977 lasts longest (Alpha 1977 80/100, Mousseline 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alpha 1977 or Mousseline?
Mousseline projects furthest (Mousseline 58/100, Alpha 1977 33/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alpha 1977 and Mousseline smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Ambergris, Musk and Labdanum.
Is Alpha 1977 or Mousseline better for summer or winter?
Alpha 1977 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alpha 1977 and Mousseline?
Alpha 1977 has top notes of Aldehydes, Ambergris and Musk, heart notes of Labdanum and Ambrette. Mousseline has top notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf, Cloves and Carnation, heart notes of Plum, Orris Root, Taif Rose and Lavender, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss.
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