Fragrance comparison

Moccus vs CH Beasts

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 167 ratings analysed

Moccus

Boadicea the Victorious

4.1240 votes

Rank #15,565 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

CH Beasts

Carolina Herrera

4.07127 votes

Rank #14,735 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CH Beasts takes 5 of 7 categories.

Moccus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
CH Beasts
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moccus2/7

CH Beasts5/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Beasts
Community sentiment: CH Beasts
Longevity: Moccus
Sillage & projection: Moccus
Value for money: CH Beasts
Versatility: CH Beasts
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: CH Beasts

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoccusBoadicea the Victorious

CH BeastsCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 20%Had 6%Want 74%

4.07/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 50%Had 13%Want 37%

Category winnerCH BeastsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

5%Hate

40 votes

40%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerCH BeastsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMoccus

SillageMoccus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCH BeastsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

iris77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesBlack PepperLavender

Heart

Orris RootCashmeranLabdanumViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherPatchouliCaramelBenzoinVanillaTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesAngelicaBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Watery NotesBalsam FirViolet Leaf

Base6-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodMadagascar VanillaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Violet Leaf. Durations are only published for CH Beasts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer77

Fall71

Winter24

Day100

Night63

Category winnerCH BeastsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex41

Women18

Men86

Unisex12

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,565

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#14,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCH BeastsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moccus opens with crisp juniper berries and sharp black pepper, cutting through a dense backdrop of lavender and dark leather. As it settles on skin, earthy orris root and labdanum emerge, creating a dry, resinous heart with subtle violet leaf facets. The base turns rich and warm as sweet caramel, vanilla, and benzoin…

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Carolina Herrera CH Beasts walks an intriguing line between pine forest air and breezy aquatic freshness. The initial burst hits with crackling black pepper and aromatic juniper berries, quickly giving way to a cool heart of crushed violet leaf and watery notes. As the green sharpness calms, balsam fir steps forward t…

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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, Moccus or CH Beasts?

CH Beasts takes 5 of 7 categories. Moccus is rated 4.12/5 from 40 votes; CH Beasts is rated 4.07/5 from 127 votes. Choose Moccus for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose CH Beasts for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moccus or CH Beasts?

Moccus lasts longest (Moccus 77/100, CH Beasts 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moccus or CH Beasts?

Moccus projects furthest (Moccus 73/100, CH Beasts 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moccus and CH Beasts smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Black Pepper, Labdanum and Violet Leaf.

Is Moccus or CH Beasts better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Beasts is the stronger pick. For winter, Moccus is the stronger pick. Moccus suits day or night wear; CH Beasts suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moccus and CH Beasts?

Moccus has top notes of Juniper Berries, Black Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Orris Root, Cashmeran, Labdanum and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Caramel and Benzoin. CH Beasts has top notes of Juniper Berries, Angelica and Black Pepper, heart notes of Watery Notes, Balsam Fir and Violet Leaf, a base of Cashmere Wood, Madagascar Vanilla and Labdanum.