Fragrance comparison

King Cobra vs Mousse Arashiyama

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 891 ratings analysed

6 wins

King Cobra

Zoologist Perfumes

3.99738 votes

Rank #1,090 EarthySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

King Cobra takes 6 of 7 categories.

King Cobra
Choose it for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

King Cobra6/7

Mousse Arashiyama1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

King CobraZoologist Perfumes

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 738 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerKing CobraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

6%Hate

549 votes

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerKing CobraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityKing Cobra

SillageKing Cobra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value49

Category winnerKing CobraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

smoky92%

green84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

woody61%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both green, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

cannabisCamphorPomeloPetitgrainFig LeafMandarin

Heart

Soil TinctureBlack TeaCuminLeather

Base

IncenseMossVetiverPatchouliAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Incense, Moss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex36

Women3

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,090

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews209

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerKing CobraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

King Cobra opens sharp, green and humid, with camphor, cannabis leaf and bitter citrus pushing forward fast. Soon the scent settles into dark soil, dry incense, leather and moss, giving it a smoky, earthy character that feels more ritualistic than easygoing. This suits wearers who enjoy challenging green fragrances wi…

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Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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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, King Cobra or Mousse Arashiyama?

King Cobra takes 6 of 7 categories. King Cobra is rated 3.99/5 from 738 votes; Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes. Choose King Cobra for a earthy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, King Cobra or Mousse Arashiyama?

King Cobra lasts longest (King Cobra 76/100, Mousse Arashiyama 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, King Cobra or Mousse Arashiyama?

King Cobra projects furthest (King Cobra 67/100, Mousse Arashiyama 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do King Cobra and Mousse Arashiyama smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Incense, Moss and Vetiver.

Is King Cobra or Mousse Arashiyama better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mousse Arashiyama is the stronger pick. For winter, King Cobra is the stronger pick. Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in King Cobra and Mousse Arashiyama?

King Cobra has top notes of cannabis, Camphor, Pomelo and Petitgrain, heart notes of Soil Tincture, Black Tea, Cumin and Leather, a base of Incense, Moss, Vetiver and Patchouli. Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar.