Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Magnolia vs Mousseline

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

Fleur de Magnolia

Evocative Perfumes

4.1216 votes

Rank #49,819 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #40,433 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mousseline takes 4 of 4 categories.

Fleur de Magnolia
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mousseline
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Fleur de Magnolia0/4

Mousseline4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur de MagnoliaEvocative Perfumes

MousselineRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 9%Want 67%

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

38%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMousseline

SillageMousseline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral86%

citrus72%

powdery58%

warm spicy44%

green30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange BlossomCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaGreen TeaJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Powdery NotesCarnation

Top

Orange BlossomViolet LeafClovesCarnationBlack PepperAldehydesBergamot

Heart

PlumOrris RootTaif RoseLavenderMimosaJasmineHyacinth

Base

LabdanumPatchouliVetiverOakmossMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodLichen

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine and Carnation. Durations are only published for Fleur de Magnolia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night24

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 39%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,819

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,433

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMousselineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Evocative Perfumes Fleur de Magnolia is a vibrant floral built around crisp citrus and dewy flower petals. The scent starts with a bright splash of orange blossom and tart citruses before softening into waxy magnolia and dry green tea. A hint of jasmine adds subtle sweetness without turning thick or syrupy. As the per…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur de Magnolia or Mousseline?

Mousseline takes 4 of 4 categories. Fleur de Magnolia is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes; Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Fleur de Magnolia for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Magnolia or Mousseline?

Mousseline lasts longest (Mousseline 70/100, Fleur de Magnolia 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Magnolia or Mousseline?

Projection is very close: Mousseline 58/100, Fleur de Magnolia 56/100 for sillage.

Do Fleur de Magnolia and Mousseline smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Carnation.

Is Fleur de Magnolia or Mousseline better for summer or winter?

Fleur de Magnolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Magnolia and Mousseline?

Fleur de Magnolia has top notes of Orange Blossom and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Green Tea and Jasmine, a base of Powdery Notes and Carnation. 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.