Habanita vs Mouche
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Habanita takes 2 of 3 categories.
HabanitaChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MoucheChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Habanita2/3
Mouche1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Habanita
- Sillage & projection
- Mouche
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Habanita
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
HabanitaMolinardMoucheRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 2,360 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
36%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
2,360 votes
71%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHabanita
SillageMouche
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
vanilla92%
powdery84%
leather77%
sweet69%
woody61%
amber100%
woody92%
sweet84%
earthy77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RaspberryOrange BlossomPeachBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeOrris RootYlang-YlangRoseJasmineLilac
Base
LeatherBenzoinVanillaAmberOakmossMuskCedar
Top
PeachApricotLemonBergamotNarcissus
Heart
PlumRoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationHoneyClovesSweet Pea
Base
OpoponaxOakmossBenzoinPatchouliVetiverLeatherMuskOrris Root
InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring24
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#340
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews200
Overall rank#39,194
PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerHabanitaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMolinard Habanita is a dark, velvety classic built around smoky leather, warm amber, and sweet vanilla. Created in Grasse in 1921, it opens with a quick flash of bitter bergamot and dry peach before settling into a rich, powdery cloud of heliotrope, orris root, and smooth pipe tobacco nuance. As it warms on skin, deep…
Reviews →Mouche is a 1947 release from Rochas composed by Edmond Roudnitska. It opens with a bright burst of peach, apricot, and lemon, settling into a complex heart of honey, plum, and florals. This classic composition balances fruity sweetness with the depth of leather and oakmoss. It suits those seeking a vintage-leaning sc…
Reviews →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, Habanita or Mouche?
Habanita takes 2 of 3 categories. Habanita is rated 4.12/5 from 2,360 votes; Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose Habanita for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Habanita or Mouche?
Habanita lasts longest (Habanita 83/100, Mouche 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Habanita or Mouche?
Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Habanita 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Habanita and Mouche smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Habanita or Mouche better for summer or winter?
Mouche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Habanita and Mouche?
Habanita has top notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Leather, Benzoin, Vanilla and Amber. Mouche has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Patchouli.
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