Fragrance comparison

Feu Patchouli vs Mousseline

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 349 ratings analysed

3 wins

Feu Patchouli

Maison Rebatchi

3.97335 votes

Rank #3,062 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #45,466 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feu Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories.

Feu Patchouli
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mousseline
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall.

Feu Patchouli3/4

Mousseline1/4

Ratings & consensus: Mousseline
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Feu Patchouli
Sillage & projection: Feu Patchouli
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Feu Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Feu PatchouliMaison Rebatchi

MousselineRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 335 votes

Have 46%Had 12%Want 42%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerMousselineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

39%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

252 votes

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFeu Patchouli

SillageFeu Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronAldehydesBergamotSweet OrangeCassisPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

WormwoodClovesCarnationCinnamon

Base

PatchouliOakmossDriftwoodIncenseLabdanumMyrrhMuskVanilla

Top

Orange BlossomViolet LeafClovesCarnationBlack PepperAldehydesBergamot

Heart

PlumOrris RootTaif RoseLavenderMimosaJasmineHyacinth

Base

LabdanumPatchouliVetiverOakmossMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodLichen

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex48

Women8

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,062

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#45,466

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFeu PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feu Patchouli by Maison Rebatchi offers a complex woody chypre profile built around citrus and spice. The opening sparkles with citron and aldehydes, while the base grounds the scent with patchouli, oakmoss, and incense. It functions best as an autumn signature for those who enjoy resinous, textured woods with a dappe…

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Mousseline by Rochas is a classic 1946 composition crafted by Edmond Roudnitska. This complex floral fragrance balances woody, spicy, and powdery accords. It offers an earthy and resinous depth suitable for those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The blend features notes of orange blossom, carnation, plum, and patchou…

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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, Feu Patchouli or Mousseline?

Feu Patchouli takes 3 of 4 categories. Feu Patchouli is rated 3.97/5 from 335 votes; Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Feu Patchouli for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Feu Patchouli or Mousseline?

Feu Patchouli lasts longest (Feu Patchouli 76/100, Mousseline 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feu Patchouli or Mousseline?

Feu Patchouli projects furthest (Feu Patchouli 67/100, Mousseline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feu Patchouli and Mousseline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Cloves.

What are the notes in Feu Patchouli and Mousseline?

Feu Patchouli has top notes of Citron, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Wormwood, Cloves, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Driftwood and Incense. Mousseline has top notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf, Cloves and Carnation, heart notes of Plum, Orris Root, Taif Rose and Lavender, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss.