Fragrance comparison

Irae vs Mosaic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 364 ratings analysed

1 wins

Irae

V Canto

4.05363 votes

Rank #8,710 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Mosaic

Pirouette

5.001 votes

Rank #56,998 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irae takes 1 of 1 categories.

Irae
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mosaic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Irae1/1

Mosaic0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IraeV Canto

MosaicPirouette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 363 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 47%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

44%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

363 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Cacao PodTonka BeanBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Sichuan PepperWormwoodCorianderHot iron

Base6 to 8 hours

OakPalisander RosewoodCrystal Amber

Top

MossPalisander RosewoodWormwoodNeroli

Heart

OlibanumAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CorianderSaffron

Base

SandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)VetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesWormwood, Coriander and Palisander Rosewood. Durations are only published for Irae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter74

Day100

Night92

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex49

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,710

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#56,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIraeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Irae by V Canto offers an unconventional contrast of bitter cacao pod, bright bergamot, and striking hot iron. Created by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, this unisex fragrance steps away from standard gourmand sweetness. The opening pairs dry cocoa and citrus against a sharp kick of Sichuan pepper and bitter wormwood. As the …

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Pirouette's Mosaic offers a quiet retreat into mossy, wood-paneled quietude. Palisander rosewood and earth-stained vetiver frame a dry, herbal hum of wormwood, creating a skin-hugging bubble that feels less like a loud department store spray and more like a private walk through a rain-dampened cedar grove on a cold Oc…

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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, Irae or Mosaic?

Irae takes 1 of 1 categories. Irae is rated 4.05/5 from 363 votes; Mosaic is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Irae for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mosaic for a woody and aromatic character.

Do Irae and Mosaic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Wormwood, Coriander and Palisander Rosewood.

Is Irae or Mosaic better for summer or winter?

Irae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irae and Mosaic?

Irae has top notes of Cacao Pod, Tonka Bean and Bergamot, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Wormwood, Coriander and Hot iron, a base of Oak, Palisander Rosewood and Crystal Amber. Mosaic has top notes of Moss, Palisander Rosewood, Wormwood and Neroli, heart notes of Olibanum, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Coriander and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood, Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Amber.