Fragrance comparison

Grazioso vs Moth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,476 ratings analysed

4 wins

Grazioso

Sospiro Perfumes

4.4831 votes

Rank #12,649 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #989 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grazioso takes 4 of 7 categories.

Grazioso
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Moth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Grazioso4/7

Moth3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GraziosoSospiro Perfumes

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerGraziosoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

16%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerGraziosoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageGrazioso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMothBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

oud92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

patchouli61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

RoseBlack PepperSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

Amber

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliGurjan balsamCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

InformationalShared notesRose, Black Pepper, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Grazioso, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer7

Fall73

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGraziosoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex20

Women40

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,649

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#989

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

Category winnerMothHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grazioso by Sospiro Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of spicy black pepper, pungent saffron, and a dark, concentrated rose that feels instantly bold. As the initial medicinal edge from herbal cypriol settles, the heart reveals a rich, velvety crimson rose anchored by warm amber. In the deep dry-down, earthy patchouli…

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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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, Grazioso or Moth?

Grazioso takes 4 of 7 categories. Grazioso is rated 4.48/5 from 31 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Grazioso for a woody and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Grazioso or Moth?

Moth lasts longest (Moth 82/100, Grazioso 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grazioso or Moth?

Grazioso projects furthest (Grazioso 74/100, Moth 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grazioso and Moth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Black Pepper, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Grazioso or Moth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Grazioso is the stronger pick. For winter, Grazioso is the stronger pick. Grazioso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grazioso and Moth?

Grazioso has top notes of Rose, Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Amber, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.