Fragrance comparison

Down to Earth vs Mousse Arashiyama

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 167 ratings analysed

3 wins

Down to Earth

Mykonos

2.7914 votes

Rank #24,410 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Down to Earth takes 3 of 5 categories.

Down to Earth
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Down to Earth3/5

Mousse Arashiyama2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mousse Arashiyama
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Down to Earth
Sillage & projection: Down to Earth
Value for money: Down to Earth
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mousse Arashiyama

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Down to EarthMykonos

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 22%Had 56%Want 22%

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

0%Like

21%Ok

21%Dislike

29%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDown to Earth

SillageDown to Earth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value49

Category winnerDown to EarthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

earthy70%

green60%

powdery50%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Matcha TeaIncenseBergamotFigCinnamon

Heart

Orcanox™Cashmere WoodOrange

Base

VetiverCedarSandalwood

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesIncense, Bergamot, Fig and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day27

Night100

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,410

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Down to Earth is a green, woody fig scent with a damp-earth twist. It opens with matcha, bergamot, incense and cinnamon, then settles into creamy woods, vetiver and sandalwood. On skin, it often reads unusual, earthy and smoky rather than easy or crowd-pleasing. The value and performance look appealing, but this is a …

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Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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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, Down to Earth or Mousse Arashiyama?

Down to Earth takes 3 of 5 categories. Down to Earth is rated 2.79/5 from 14 votes; Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes. Choose Down to Earth for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Down to Earth or Mousse Arashiyama?

Down to Earth lasts longest (Down to Earth 74/100, Mousse Arashiyama 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Down to Earth or Mousse Arashiyama?

Down to Earth projects furthest (Down to Earth 73/100, Mousse Arashiyama 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Down to Earth and Mousse Arashiyama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and green accords. Common notes include Incense, Bergamot, Fig and Vetiver.

Is Down to Earth or Mousse Arashiyama better for summer or winter?

Down to Earth suits evening wear; Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Down to Earth and Mousse Arashiyama?

Down to Earth has top notes of Matcha Tea, Incense, Bergamot and Fig, heart notes of Orcanox™, Cashmere Wood and Orange, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood. Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar.