Fragrance comparison

Мгла vs Ilanguara

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

Мгла

Wood Moss

3.003 votes

Rank #64,901 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Ilanguara

Phaedon

3.8268 votes

Rank #17,611 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Мгла
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall.
Ilanguara
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Мгла1/2

Ilanguara1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

МглаWood Moss

IlanguaraPhaedon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

3.82/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 21%Had 13%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

28%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityМгла

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky88%

leather77%

amber65%

animalic53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseTarVetiverWhite FlowersBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ylang-YlangLemon

Heart

AlmondBenzoinCopaiba balmGurjan balsamIncense

Base

VanillaGuaiac WoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Incense, Vetiver and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer32

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men11

Unisex39

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,611

PerfumerGerard Bertrand

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerIlanguaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Мгла by Wood Moss is a bold, challenging unisex composition that centers on a heavy, resinous profile. With notes of tar, leather, incense, and guaiac wood, it offers a stark, smoky experience that suits the deepest nights of winter. This is not for those seeking light florals, as it demands an appreciation for dark, …

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Phaedon Ilanguara opens with heavy benzoin resins and sweet ylang ylang over a powdery almond backdrop. Built around dense balsamic woods, the fragrance shifts into a dark vanilla base grounded by cedar and guaiac wood. It sits best in crisp fall air when cool breezes keep its thick, edible amber sweetness from feelin…

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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, Мгла or Ilanguara?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Мгла is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Ilanguara is rated 3.82/5 from 68 votes. Choose Мгла for a woody and smoky character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall. Choose Ilanguara for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Мгла or Ilanguara?

They last about the same: Мгла 60/100, Ilanguara 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Do Мгла and Ilanguara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Incense, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Мгла or Ilanguara better for summer or winter?

Ilanguara suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Мгла and Ilanguara?

Мгла features Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense, Tar and Vetiver. Ilanguara has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Lemon, heart notes of Almond, Benzoin, Copaiba balm and Gurjan balsam, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Cedar.