Fragrance comparison

Michelangelo vs Mousse Arashiyama

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 237 ratings analysed

4 wins

Michelangelo

Onyrico

3.8884 votes

Rank #15,737 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Michelangelo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Michelangelo
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Michelangelo4/7

Mousse Arashiyama3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MichelangeloOnyrico

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerMichelangeloRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

84 votes

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerMichelangeloMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMousse Arashiyama

SillageMichelangelo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ArtemisiaGrapefruitMarigoldCassisBergamot

Heart

FigOliveGalbanumMagnoliaHyacinthIncense

Base

Fig TreeCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanumPatchouliCedarVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig, Incense and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall46

Winter21

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Category winnerMichelangeloMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex65

Women15

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,737

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Michelangelo by Onyrico captures the artist's birthplace with a sharp, green olive note and pulpy figs. A cool heart of galbanum and incense keeps the scent dry, making this woody aromatic an ideal choice for warm spring days when you want a crisp, leafy fragrance that steers clear of standard citrus cologne tropes.

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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, Michelangelo or Mousse Arashiyama?

Michelangelo takes 4 of 7 categories. Michelangelo is rated 3.88/5 from 84 votes; Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes. Choose Michelangelo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Michelangelo or Mousse Arashiyama?

They last about the same: Mousse Arashiyama 61/100, Michelangelo 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Michelangelo or Mousse Arashiyama?

Michelangelo projects furthest (Michelangelo 71/100, Mousse Arashiyama 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Michelangelo and Mousse Arashiyama smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, Incense and Cedar.

Is Michelangelo or Mousse Arashiyama better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Michelangelo and Mousse Arashiyama?

Michelangelo has top notes of Artemisia, Grapefruit, Marigold and Cassis, heart notes of Fig, Olive, Galbanum and Magnolia, a base of Fig Tree, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Labdanum 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.