Fragrance comparison

Antigua vs Mouche

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 273 ratings analysed

Antigua

Phaedon

4.00266 votes

Rank #9,221 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #39,359 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories.

Antigua
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mouche
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Antigua1/3

Mouche2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mouche
Sillage & projection: Mouche
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Antigua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AntiguaPhaedon

MoucheRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 266 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

266 votes

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMouche

SillageMouche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh69%

earthy61%

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GuavaGrapefruitLimeApricotBergamot

Heart

Fig LeafPeachRose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliVanilla

Top

PeachApricotLemonBergamotNarcissus

Heart

PlumRoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationHoneyClovesSweet Pea

Base

OpoponaxOakmossBenzoinPatchouliVetiverLeatherMuskOrris Root

InformationalShared notesApricot, Bergamot, Peach and Rose. 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

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,221

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#39,359

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAntiguaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phaedon Antigua opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet pink guava, tart grapefruit, and juicy apricot. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, green fig leaf and velvety peach emerge alongside a faint, crisp rose note. The base flips the tropical brightness into classic chypre territory, anchored by dark oakmoss, …

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Mouche is a 1947 release from Rochas composed by Edmond Roudnitska. It opens with a bright burst of peach, apricot, and lemon, settling into a complex heart of honey, plum, and florals. This classic composition balances fruity sweetness with the depth of leather and oakmoss. It suits those seeking a vintage-leaning sc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antigua or Mouche?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. Antigua is rated 4.00/5 from 266 votes; Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Antigua for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Antigua or Mouche?

Mouche lasts longest (Mouche 80/100, Antigua 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antigua or Mouche?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Antigua 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antigua and Mouche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and earthy accords. Common notes include Apricot, Bergamot, Peach and Rose.

Is Antigua or Mouche better for summer or winter?

Mouche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antigua and Mouche?

Antigua has top notes of Guava, Grapefruit, Lime and Apricot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Peach and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. Mouche has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Patchouli.