Fragrance comparison

Eau Illuminee vs Mozart in Muscat

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eau Illuminee

Parfums DelRae

3.4871 votes

Rank #22,726 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Mozart in Muscat

THEN THERE

4.577 votes

Rank #42,071 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Illuminee takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eau Illuminee
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mozart in Muscat
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau Illuminee2/3

Mozart in Muscat1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mozart in Muscat
Sillage & projection: Eau Illuminee
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Illuminee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau IllumineeParfums DelRae

Mozart in MuscatTHEN THERE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 15%Had 2%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

71%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityMozart in Muscat

SillageEau Illuminee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic91%

green83%

lavender74%

citrus65%

herbal56%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, green and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotBasilGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderOrris

Base6-8 hrs

OakmossLabdanumTonka Bean

Top

BergamotRoseLily of the ValleyBasilOrrisGreen NotesPomegranateMelon

Heart

NeroliPetitgrainPatchouliMagnoliaCinnamonSaffronJasmineCedar

Base

LabdanumGurjan balsamCloveAnise

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Green Notes and Orris. Durations are only published for Eau Illuminee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,726

PerfumerMichel Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#42,071

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau IllumineeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Illuminee cuts through the air like chilled herbal tonic. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot rind and crushed garden basil leaves. It awakens your senses instantly. Within ten minutes, clean French lavender and powdery orris root take over the core, smoothing away the raw herbal bite. The ba…

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Mozart in Muscat opens with an unexpected pairing of chilled bergamot, ozonic air, and crushed green basil alongside tart pomegranate. The initial botanical snap feels crisp and clean before transitioning into a dense, multifaceted heart. Petals of Bulgarian rose, jasmine, and magnolia emerge against a backdrop of war…

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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, Eau Illuminee or Mozart in Muscat?

Eau Illuminee takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau Illuminee is rated 3.48/5 from 71 votes; Mozart in Muscat is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Eau Illuminee for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mozart in Muscat for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Illuminee or Mozart in Muscat?

Mozart in Muscat lasts longest (Mozart in Muscat 87/100, Eau Illuminee 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Illuminee or Mozart in Muscat?

Eau Illuminee projects furthest (Eau Illuminee 72/100, Mozart in Muscat 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Illuminee and Mozart in Muscat smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Green Notes and Orris.

Is Eau Illuminee or Mozart in Muscat better for summer or winter?

Eau Illuminee suits daytime wear; Mozart in Muscat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Illuminee and Mozart in Muscat?

Eau Illuminee has top notes of Bergamot, Basil and Green Notes, heart notes of Lavender and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum and Tonka Bean. Mozart in Muscat has top notes of Bergamot, Rose, Lily of the Valley and Basil, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain, Patchouli and Magnolia, a base of Labdanum, Gurjan balsam, Clove and Anise.