Fragrance comparison

CH Beasts vs Moccus

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

4 wins

CH Beasts

Carolina Herrera

4.07127 votes

Rank #14,340 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Moccus

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1240 votes

Rank #13,823 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Beasts takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH Beasts
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moccus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

CH Beasts4/7

Moccus3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH BeastsCarolina Herrera

MoccusBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

Category winnerCH BeastsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

127 votes

63%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerCH BeastsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMoccus

SillageMoccus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCH BeastsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesAngelicaBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBalsam FirViolet Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodMadagascar VanillaLabdanum

Top

Juniper BerriesBlack PepperLavender

Heart

Orris RootCashmeranLabdanumViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherPatchouliCaramelBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Madagascar Vanilla. Durations are only published for CH Beasts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall71

Winter24

Day100

Night44

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Category winnerCH BeastsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 17%Party 12%

Men41

Unisex41

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,340

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#13,823

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMoccusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Beasts walks an intriguing line between pine forest air and breezy aquatic freshness. The initial burst hits with crackling black pepper and aromatic juniper berries, quickly giving way to a cool heart of crushed violet leaf and watery notes. As the green sharpness calms, balsam fir steps forward t…

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Moccus opens with crisp juniper berries and sharp black pepper, cutting through a dense backdrop of lavender and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy orris root and labdanum emerge, creating a dry, resinous heart with subtle violet leaf facets. The base turns rich and warm as sweet caramel, vanilla, and benzoin…

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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, CH Beasts or Moccus?

CH Beasts takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Beasts is rated 4.07/5 from 127 votes; Moccus is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes. Choose CH Beasts for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moccus for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CH Beasts or Moccus?

Moccus lasts longest (Moccus 77/100, CH Beasts 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Beasts or Moccus?

Moccus projects furthest (Moccus 73/100, CH Beasts 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Beasts and Moccus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Violet Leaf and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is CH Beasts or Moccus better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Beasts is the stronger pick. For winter, Moccus is the stronger pick. CH Beasts suits daytime wear; Moccus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Beasts and Moccus?

CH Beasts has top notes of Juniper Berries, Angelica and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Balsam Fir and Violet Leaf, a base of Cashmere Wood, Madagascar Vanilla and Labdanum. Moccus has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orris Root, Cashmeran, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin.