Fragrance comparison

Hepster vs Moccus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 179 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,654 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Moccus

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1240 votes

Rank #15,565 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hepster
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Moccus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Hepster3/5

Moccus1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

MoccusBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

Category winnerMoccusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

63%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value29

Category winnerHepsterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

Top

Juniper BerriesBlack PepperLavender

Heart

Orris RootCashmeranLabdanumViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherPatchouliCaramelBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Black Pepper, Lavender and Orris Root. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men41

Unisex41

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,654

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#15,565

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerHepsterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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Moccus opens with crisp juniper berries and sharp black pepper, cutting through a dense backdrop of lavender and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy orris root and labdanum emerge, creating a dry, resinous heart with subtle violet leaf facets. The base turns rich and warm as sweet caramel, vanilla, and benzoin…

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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, Hepster or Moccus?

Hepster takes 3 of 5 categories. Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes; Moccus is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Moccus for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hepster or Moccus?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Moccus 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hepster or Moccus?

Projection is very close: Hepster 73/100, Moccus 73/100 for sillage.

Do Hepster and Moccus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Lavender and Orris Root.

Is Hepster or Moccus better for summer or winter?

Hepster suits daytime wear; Moccus suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hepster and Moccus?

Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax. Moccus has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orris Root, Cashmeran, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin.