Fragrance comparison

Moira vs Reasons

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 492 ratings analysed

3 wins

Moira

Oakcha

4.7020 votes

Rank #40,496 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Reasons

Amouage

3.59472 votes

Rank #37,213 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moira takes 3 of 5 categories.

Moira
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reasons
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Moira3/5

Reasons1/5

Ratings & consensus: Moira
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Moira
Value for money: Moira
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reasons

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoiraOakcha

ReasonsAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 68%Had 3%Want 29%

3.59/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerMoiraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

33%Love

25%Like

22%Ok

10%Dislike

11%Hate

472 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMoira

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value19

Category winnerMoiraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

tobacco77%

vanilla69%

cinnamon61%

woody100%

warm spicy86%

amber72%

aromatic58%

balsamic44%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonPepper

Heart

Tobacco LeafFrankincenseLabdanumOsmanthus

Base

Vanilla PodAtlas CedarIso E SuperPatchouliCypriolVetiverMusk

Top

Pink PepperCardamomCinnamonHazelnut

Heart

PineDavanaCypriolCashmeranWhite AmberPatchouli

Base

Palo SantoMyrrhSandalwoodBenzoinCedarwoodOakmossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Patchouli, Cypriol and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer0

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Spring73

Summer38

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night98

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex35

Women6

Men34

Unisex48

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,213

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReasonsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moira by Oakcha is a rich, comforting extrait de parfum centered around sweet pipe tobacco, warm cinnamon, and creamy vanilla pods. It opens with an energetic burst of black pepper and spicy cinnamon that immediately creates the sensation of stepping into a warm room on a chilly evening. As the initial spice settles, …

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Reasons by Amouage blends dry cedarwood and green pine needles with a soft hazelnut opening. Designed by Bertrand Duchaufour, this 2024 release shifts from a spicy, warm start into a quiet, meditative woody base. It suits collectors looking for a low-projection, contemplative skin scent for cool autumn days and quiet …

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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, Moira or Reasons?

Moira takes 3 of 5 categories. Moira is rated 4.70/5 from 20 votes; Reasons is rated 3.59/5 from 472 votes. Choose Moira for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reasons for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Moira or Reasons?

They last about the same: Moira 65/100, Reasons 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Moira or Reasons?

Moira projects furthest (Moira 54/100, Reasons 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moira and Reasons smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cypriol and Vetiver.

Is Moira or Reasons better for summer or winter?

Moira suits evening wear; Reasons suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moira and Reasons?

Moira has top notes of Cinnamon and Pepper, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Frankincense, Labdanum and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla Pod, Atlas Cedar, Iso E Super and Patchouli. Reasons has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Hazelnut, heart notes of Pine, Davana, Cypriol and Cashmeran, a base of Palo Santo, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Benzoin.