Fragrance comparison

Madame Butterfly vs Mawj Moscow Mule

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 398 ratings analysed

Madame Butterfly

Prann

4.119 votes

Rank #55,957 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mawj Moscow Mule

PARIS CORNER

4.14389 votes

Rank #4,347 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mawj Moscow Mule takes 3 of 5 categories.

Madame Butterfly
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mawj Moscow Mule
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Madame Butterfly1/5

Mawj Moscow Mule3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mawj Moscow Mule
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mawj Moscow Mule
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Madame Butterfly
Fragranxe ranking: Mawj Moscow Mule

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Madame ButterflyPrann

Mawj Moscow MulePARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

4.14/ 5 · 389 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

50%Love

28%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

389 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMawj Moscow Mule

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMawj Moscow MuleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

vanilla60%

musky50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh53%

woody42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintBergamotRosemaryRose

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressPineWoody NotesLavender

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskLabdanumMoss

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLemonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

MintCypress

Base4 to 6 hours

Moss

Category winnerMadame ButterflyLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring82

Summer100

Fall27

Winter10

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex43

Women43

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,957

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,347

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Category winnerMawj Moscow MuleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Madame Butterfly by Prann opens with an invigorating rush of crushed garden mint, zesty bergamot, and pungent rosemary. The initial herbal blast is sharp and bracing. Within ten minutes, fresh pine needles and crisp cypress shift the aroma toward a tranquil, sunlit evergreen forest. Soft lavender adds a clean barbersh…

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Mawj Moscow Mule by PARIS CORNER takes inspiration from the classic copper-mug drink, delivering a sharp citrus and spice profile designed for warm weather. The fragrance opens with a punchy blend of zesty lemon, bright bergamot, and spicy ginger, giving it an immediate effervescent bite. As the initial burst settles,…

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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, Madame Butterfly or Mawj Moscow Mule?

Mawj Moscow Mule takes 3 of 5 categories. Madame Butterfly is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Mawj Moscow Mule is rated 4.14/5 from 389 votes. Choose Madame Butterfly for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mawj Moscow Mule for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Madame Butterfly or Mawj Moscow Mule?

Mawj Moscow Mule lasts longest (Mawj Moscow Mule 69/100, Madame Butterfly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Madame Butterfly or Mawj Moscow Mule?

Projection is very close: Madame Butterfly 55/100, Mawj Moscow Mule 55/100 for sillage.

Do Madame Butterfly and Mawj Moscow Mule smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Cypress and Moss.

Is Madame Butterfly or Mawj Moscow Mule better for summer or winter?

Madame Butterfly suits daytime wear; Mawj Moscow Mule suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Madame Butterfly and Mawj Moscow Mule?

Madame Butterfly has top notes of Mint, Bergamot, Rosemary and Rose, heart notes of Cypress, Pine, Woody Notes and Lavender, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Labdanum and Moss. Mawj Moscow Mule has top notes of Ginger, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Mint and Cypress, a base of Moss.