Fragrance comparison

Hera vs M Moi

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 429 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hera

Papillon Artisan Perfumes

4.07257 votes

Rank #5,885 PowderyYellow Floral

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34%scent match

Clearly different

M Moi

Mauboussin

3.40172 votes

Rank #15,963 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hera takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hera
Choose it for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
M Moi
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Hera4/7

M Moi3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HeraPapillon Artisan Perfumes

M MoiMauboussin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.40/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

Category winnerHeraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

29%Like

14%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

257 votes

25%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerHeraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityHera

SillageM Moi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value60

Category winnerM MoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

yellow floral92%

floral84%

musky77%

white floral69%

iris61%

floral100%

musky92%

sweet84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NarcissusOrrisAmbrette (Musk Mallow)JasmineHeliotropeMuskRose de MaiYlang-YlangOrange Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

White CurrantWildflowersIvyGentiana

Heart

Orange BlossomNarcissusAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Base

MuskCashmere WoodWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Hera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer54

Fall0

Winter45

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer99

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerM MoiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex29

Women68

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,885

PerfumerLiz Moores

Launched—

Reviews46

Overall rank#15,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerHeraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Papillon Hera is an unapologetic, golden yellow floral that rejects sterile modern minimalism. Sprayed on warm skin, you get an immediate hit of earthy, bitter narcissus stems and powdery orris root. The initial alcohol flash settles within two minutes into a plush, tactile haze of sweet jasmine, almond-toned heliotro…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hera or M Moi?

Hera takes 4 of 7 categories. Hera is rated 4.07/5 from 257 votes; M Moi is rated 3.40/5 from 172 votes. Choose Hera for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose M Moi for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Hera or M Moi?

Hera lasts longest (Hera 74/100, M Moi 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hera or M Moi?

M Moi projects furthest (M Moi 62/100, Hera 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hera and M Moi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and musky accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk and Orange Blossom.

Is Hera or M Moi better for summer or winter?

For summer, M Moi is the stronger pick. For winter, Hera is the stronger pick. Hera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hera and M Moi?

Hera features Narcissus, Orris, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Jasmine and Heliotrope. 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.