Fragrance comparison

Gothic Bluebell vs M Moi

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

4 wins

Gothic Bluebell

Union

3.9314 votes

Rank #23,012 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

M Moi

Mauboussin

3.40172 votes

Rank #14,939 FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gothic Bluebell takes 4 of 5 categories.

Gothic Bluebell
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
M Moi
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Gothic Bluebell4/5

M Moi1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gothic BluebellUnion

M MoiMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

3.40/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerGothic BluebellRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

25%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGothic Bluebell

SillageGothic Bluebell

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerGothic BluebellBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

floral90%

ozonic80%

fresh spicy70%

woody60%

yellow floral50%

floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

HyacinthNarcissusOakViolet LeafIvyBellflower

No top / heart / base split published

Top

White CurrantWildflowersIvyGentiana

Heart

Orange BlossomNarcissusAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base

MuskCashmere WoodWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesNarcissus and Ivy. Durations are only published for Gothic Bluebell, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer13

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,012

PerfumerAnastasia Brozler

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#14,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerM MoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Union Gothic Bluebell smells nothing like a polite, sugary spring bouquet. This is an earthy, moody green scent. It hits your nose with damp ivy, crushed violet leaf, and raw bellflower. You immediately notice a sharp, rubbery snap on first spray. Give it ten minutes. The scent quickly settles into bitter hyacinth ste…

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M Moi is a light, airy floral musk with a wildflower feel. White currant and green ivy give the opening a fresh, slightly tart lift, then orange blossom and narcissus soften it into something delicate, breezy, and quietly feminine. It suits spring and summer best, especially if you like subtle fragrances that stay clo…

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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, Gothic Bluebell or M Moi?

Gothic Bluebell takes 4 of 5 categories. Gothic Bluebell is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; M Moi is rated 3.40/5 from 172 votes. Choose Gothic Bluebell for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose M Moi for a floral and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gothic Bluebell or M Moi?

Gothic Bluebell lasts longest (Gothic Bluebell 69/100, M Moi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gothic Bluebell or M Moi?

Projection is very close: Gothic Bluebell 63/100, M Moi 62/100 for sillage.

Do Gothic Bluebell and M Moi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and green accords. Common notes include Narcissus and Ivy.

Is Gothic Bluebell or M Moi better for summer or winter?

Gothic Bluebell suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gothic Bluebell and M Moi?

Gothic Bluebell features Hyacinth, Narcissus, Oak, Violet Leaf and Ivy. M Moi has top notes of White Currant, Wildflowers, Ivy and Gentiana, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Narcissus and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), a base of Musk, Cashmere Wood and White Amber.