Fragrance comparison

Chypre Charnel vs Mouche

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 288 ratings analysed

Chypre Charnel

Molinard

4.02281 votes

Rank #9,090 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #39,565 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories.

Chypre Charnel
Choose it for a earthy and woody 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.

Chypre Charnel1/3

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: Chypre Charnel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre CharnelMolinard

MoucheRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

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

29%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

281 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMouche

SillageMouche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

mossy77%

powdery69%

rose61%

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseIris FlowerJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

OakmossPatchouliVetiverMuskAmbroxanBenzoinVanilla

Top

PeachApricotLemonBergamotNarcissus

Heart

PlumRoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationHoneyClovesSweet Pea

Base

OpoponaxOakmossBenzoinPatchouliVetiverLeatherMuskOrris Root

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Lemon and Bulgarian 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

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex34

Women59

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#39,565

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerChypre CharnelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Chypre Charnel brings a modern spin to the traditional forest-and-moss scent style. It opens with a splash of tangy bergamot, sparkling orange, and a velvety slice of ripe peach that feels juicy rather than sugary. As the initial brightness settles, a dusting of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and gentle Bulgar…

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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, Chypre Charnel or Mouche?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. Chypre Charnel is rated 4.02/5 from 281 votes; Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Chypre Charnel for a earthy and woody 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, Chypre Charnel or Mouche?

Mouche lasts longest (Mouche 80/100, Chypre Charnel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre Charnel or Mouche?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Chypre Charnel 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre Charnel and Mouche smell similar?

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

Is Chypre Charnel or Mouche better for summer or winter?

Mouche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre Charnel and Mouche?

Chypre Charnel has top notes of Peach, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Iris Flower, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. 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.