Fragrance comparison

Mahyouba vs Moon 1996

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 520 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mahyouba

Rasasi

3.9236 votes

Rank #19,106 LavenderWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Moon 1996

Oriflame

3.59484 votes

Rank #19,461 FloralIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahyouba takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mahyouba
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Moon 1996
Choose it for a floral and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Mahyouba6/7

Moon 19961/7

Ratings & consensus: Mahyouba
Community sentiment: Mahyouba
Longevity: Mahyouba
Sillage & projection: Mahyouba
Value for money: Moon 1996
Versatility: Mahyouba
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mahyouba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahyoubaRasasi

Moon 1996Oriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 39%Had 18%Want 43%

3.59/ 5 · 484 votes

Have 14%Had 86%Want 0%

Category winnerMahyoubaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

16%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerMahyoubaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMahyouba

SillageMahyouba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMoon 1996Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody92%

citrus84%

floral77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

floral100%

iris92%

powdery84%

woody77%

musky69%

citrus61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both floral, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderCitruses

Heart

Floral NotesFruity Notes

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

CitrusesCardamom

Heart

Floral Notes

Base

IrisWoodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Floral Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer100

Fall35

Winter35

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMahyoubaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men2

Unisex0

Women98

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,106

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMahyoubaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahyouba by Rasasi is a crisp, woody aromatic fragrance suitable for everyday wear. It opens with bright citrus and clean lavender, settling into a light floral heart with woody undertones. This unisex scent behaves best in warm weather, offering a polite, airy profile that works well for office settings or casual day…

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Oriflame Moon 1996 opens with a sharp flash of citruses and green cardamom, creating a bright peppered kick that quickly softens on warm skin. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, abstract white floral notes step forward, dusting the heart in a light chalky sweetness. The base grounds the formula with dry iris, soft …

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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, Mahyouba or Moon 1996?

Mahyouba takes 6 of 7 categories. Mahyouba is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes; Moon 1996 is rated 3.59/5 from 484 votes. Choose Mahyouba for a lavender and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Moon 1996 for a floral and iris character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mahyouba or Moon 1996?

Mahyouba lasts longest (Mahyouba 72/100, Moon 1996 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahyouba or Moon 1996?

Mahyouba projects furthest (Mahyouba 65/100, Moon 1996 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahyouba and Moon 1996 smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Floral Notes, Woodsy Notes and Musk.

Is Mahyouba or Moon 1996 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mahyouba is the stronger pick. For winter, Moon 1996 is the stronger pick. Mahyouba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahyouba and Moon 1996?

Mahyouba has top notes of Lavender and Citruses, heart notes of Floral Notes and Fruity Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Moon 1996 has top notes of Citruses and Cardamom, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Iris, Woodsy Notes and Musk.