Fragrance comparison

Les Racines Du Mâle vs Мгла

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Les Racines Du Mâle

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.506 votes

Rank #61,375 WoodyLeather

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65%scent match

Closely related

Мгла

Wood Moss

3.003 votes

Rank #64,775 WoodySmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Les Racines Du Mâle takes 2 of 2 categories.

Les Racines Du Mâle
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Мгла
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall.

Les Racines Du Mâle2/2

Мгла0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Racines Du MâlePierre Guillaume Paris

МглаWood Moss

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 5%Want 88%

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityLes Racines Du Mâle

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather88%

smoky77%

aromatic65%

earthy53%

animalic42%

woody100%

smoky88%

leather77%

amber65%

animalic53%

balsamic42%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, leather and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverLeatherGuaiac WoodIncenseBirch Tar

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseTarVetiverWhite FlowersBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,375

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLes Racines Du MâleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This vetiver-forward scent leans heavily into smoky, leathery territory. The opening hits with a sharp, medicinal blast of birch tar and dense incense before settling into a warm, mineral-rich earthiness. It is a dry, challenging fragrance built for cool weather, suited best for those who appreciate rugged, non-sweet …

Reviews →

Мгла by Wood Moss is a bold, challenging unisex composition that centers on a heavy, resinous profile. With notes of tar, leather, incense, and guaiac wood, it offers a stark, smoky experience that suits the deepest nights of winter. This is not for those seeking light florals, as it demands an appreciation for dark, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Racines Du Mâle or Мгла?

Les Racines Du Mâle takes 2 of 2 categories. Les Racines Du Mâle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Мгла is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Les Racines Du Mâle for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Мгла for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Les Racines Du Mâle or Мгла?

Les Racines Du Mâle lasts longest (Les Racines Du Mâle 70/100, Мгла 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Racines Du Mâle and Мгла smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and smoky accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Leather, Guaiac Wood and Incense.