Fragrance comparison

L'Air du Temps vs Mouche

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 6,555 ratings analysed

L'Air du Temps

Nina Ricci

3.716,548 votes

Rank #3,102 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #39,565 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories.

L'Air du Temps
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mouche
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

L'Air du Temps1/3

Mouche2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mouche
Sillage & projection: Mouche
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Air du Temps

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Air du TempsNina Ricci

MoucheRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 6,548 votes

Have 54%Had 46%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 hate

29%Love

41%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

6,548 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMouche

SillageMouche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationAldehydesRoseNeroliBrazilian RosewoodPeachBergamot

Heart

ClovesGardeniaJasmineYlang-YlangVioletOrris RootRosemaryOrchid

Base

SpicesIrisOakmossMuskSandalwoodBenzoinAmberVetiver

Top

PeachApricotLemonBergamotNarcissus

Heart

PlumRoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationHoneyClovesSweet Pea

Base

OpoponaxOakmossBenzoinPatchouliVetiverLeatherMuskOrris Root

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Rose, Peach and Bergamot. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,102

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#39,565

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerL'Air du TempsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Air du Temps by Nina Ricci centers on a sharp, spicy carnation surrounded by crisp aldehydes and green gardenia. Bergamot brightens the initial spray, while clove, iris, and sandalwood create a clean, powdery finish. It wears light on spring mornings, offering a dry soapy feel that suits formal daytime wear and clea…

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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…

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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, L'Air du Temps or Mouche?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. L'Air du Temps is rated 3.71/5 from 6,548 votes; Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose L'Air du Temps for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Air du Temps or Mouche?

Mouche lasts longest (Mouche 80/100, L'Air du Temps 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Air du Temps or Mouche?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, L'Air du Temps 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Air du Temps and Mouche smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Carnation, Rose, Peach and Bergamot.

Is L'Air du Temps or Mouche better for summer or winter?

Mouche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Air du Temps and Mouche?

L'Air du Temps has top notes of Carnation, Aldehydes, Rose and Neroli, heart notes of Cloves, Gardenia, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Spices, Iris, Oakmoss and Musk. 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.