Fragrance comparison

Born From Fire vs Mood Swings

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 621 ratings analysed

6 wins

Born From Fire

Simone Andreoli

3.80507 votes

Rank #3,745 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Mood Swings

Fugazzi

3.38114 votes

Rank #31,768 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Born From Fire takes 6 of 7 categories.

Born From Fire
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mood Swings
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Born From Fire6/7

Mood Swings1/7

Ratings & consensus: Born From Fire
Community sentiment: Born From Fire
Longevity: Born From Fire
Sillage & projection: Born From Fire
Value for money: Born From Fire
Versatility: Mood Swings
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Born From Fire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Born From FireSimone Andreoli

Mood SwingsFugazzi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 507 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.38/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 22%Had 16%Want 62%

Category winnerBorn From FireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

343 votes

21%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

22%Dislike

5%Hate

114 votes

Category winnerBorn From FireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityBorn From Fire

SillageBorn From Fire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value39

Category winnerBorn From FireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

oud69%

amber61%

fruity100%

woody92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, oud and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RoseAgarwood (Oud)SugarVanilla AbsoluteCashmere WoodSaffronAmberAmyrisBlack PepperVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

Wild BerriesBlack PepperSaffron

Heart2 to 4 hours

VanillaIrisAmber

Base4 to 6 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Cashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood, Saffron and Amber. Durations are only published for Mood Swings, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer44

Fall84

Winter72

Day100

Night92

Category winnerMood SwingsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men16

Unisex50

Women35

Men17

Unisex56

Women28

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,745

PerfumerSimone Andreoli

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#31,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBorn From FireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Born From Fire is a rich rose, oud, and vanilla scent with a dark sugary warmth. It opens spicy, then settles into a smoother mix of amber woods, cashmere texture, and sweet floral depth. It suits shoppers who enjoy bold, plush fragrances with strong presence, especially in cooler weather. If heavy sweetness or dense …

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Mood Swings by Fugazzi delivers a contrast between tart sweetness, dry spice, and resinous woods. The opening pairs wild berries with the biting kick of black pepper and the medicinal dryness of saffron. As the initial sharpness settles, powdery iris and smooth vanilla soften the edges, supported by a warm amber core.…

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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, Born From Fire or Mood Swings?

Born From Fire takes 6 of 7 categories. Born From Fire is rated 3.80/5 from 507 votes; Mood Swings is rated 3.38/5 from 114 votes. Choose Born From Fire for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mood Swings for a fruity and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Born From Fire or Mood Swings?

Born From Fire lasts longest (Born From Fire 79/100, Mood Swings 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Born From Fire or Mood Swings?

Born From Fire projects furthest (Born From Fire 71/100, Mood Swings 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Born From Fire and Mood Swings smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, oud and vanilla accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood, Saffron and Amber.

Is Born From Fire or Mood Swings better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mood Swings is the stronger pick. For winter, Born From Fire is the stronger pick. Mood Swings suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Born From Fire and Mood Swings?

Born From Fire features Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Sugar, Vanilla Absolute and Cashmere Wood. Mood Swings has top notes of Wild Berries, Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Vanilla, Iris and Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood and Musk.