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D'Orsay vs Mozzafiato

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

Updated 188 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mozzafiato takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • D'Orsay

    Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

  • Mozzafiato

    Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

D'Orsay1/7
Mozzafiato6/7
Ratings & consensus
Mozzafiato
Community sentiment
Mozzafiato
Longevity
Mozzafiato
Sillage & projection
Mozzafiato
Value for money
D'Orsay
Versatility
Mozzafiato
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mozzafiato

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
D'OrsayÉsika
MozzafiatoNaso Di Raza
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.11/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 53%Had 29%Want 17%
4.22/ 5 · 123 votes
Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%
Category winnerMozzafiatoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
46%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
3%Hate

65 votes

49%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerMozzafiatoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityMozzafiato

SillageMozzafiato

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value57
Category winnerD'OrsayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
citrus83%
aromatic65%
earthy48%
herbal30%
woody100%
iris92%
amber84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
Orris RootOakVetiverIncensePink PepperLeatherCashmere WoodBergamotPetitgrainAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOak and Vetiver. 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
Summer28
Fall0
Winter97
Day–
Night–
Spring64
Summer20
Fall100
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Category winnerMozzafiatoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men93
Unisex4
Women4
Men60
Unisex32
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,323

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerMozzafiatoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'Orsay by Ésika opens with an invigorating burst of crisp lemon verbena that feels like splashing cool water on your face on a bright spring morning. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a clean, earthy vetiver emerges to anchor the composition, accompanied by the dry, structured warmth of seasoned oak wood. The ov…

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Mozzafiato opens with a dry, aromatic mix of bergamot, petitgrain and pink pepper, then settles into iris, incense, leather and warm woods. The overall effect is smoky, powdery and textured rather than loud sweetness. It suits shoppers who enjoy woody iris fragrances with an earthy, slightly animalic edge. Wear leans …

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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, D'Orsay or Mozzafiato?

Mozzafiato takes 6 of 7 categories. D'Orsay is rated 4.11/5 from 65 votes; Mozzafiato is rated 4.22/5 from 123 votes. Choose D'Orsay for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mozzafiato for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Orsay or Mozzafiato?

Mozzafiato lasts longest (Mozzafiato 80/100, D'Orsay 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, D'Orsay or Mozzafiato?

Mozzafiato projects furthest (Mozzafiato 71/100, D'Orsay 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Orsay and Mozzafiato smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Oak and Vetiver.

Is D'Orsay or Mozzafiato better for summer or winter?

For summer, D'Orsay is the stronger pick. For winter, Mozzafiato is the stronger pick. Mozzafiato suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Orsay and Mozzafiato?

D'Orsay features Lemon Verbena, Oak and Vetiver. Mozzafiato features Orris Root, Oak, Vetiver, Incense and Pink Pepper.

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