Fragrance comparison

Moreta vs Terra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 410 ratings analysed

Moreta

Moresque

4.01173 votes

Rank #25,836 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Terra

Byblos

3.74237 votes

Rank #3,887 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Terra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Moreta
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Terra
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Moreta3/7

Terra4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoretaMoresque

TerraByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 26%Had 48%Want 26%

Category winnerMoretaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

173 votes

15%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMoretaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTerra

SillageMoreta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value31

¤ Price value73

Category winnerTerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

green84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineFreesiaRose Petals

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

GalbanumVioletBergamotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

MagnoliaCyclamenTuberoseFreesiaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskOrris RootVirginia CedarHeliotropeSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Moreta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night57

Spring78

Summer100

Fall56

Winter78

Day100

Night50

Category winnerTerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women87

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,836

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,887

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews97

Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moresque Moreta opens with an energetic burst of fresh lemon, bitter bergamot, and sweet sun-ripened orange that feels like stepping into a sunlit Mediterranean citrus grove. As the initial splash of juice settles, a creamy bouquet of tropical ylang-ylang, blooming jasmine, and crisp freesia takes center stage, creati…

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Terra by Byblos is a floral woody musk scent for women that launched in 1997. It presents a earthy profile of galbanum, violet, and bergamot, supported by a rich floral heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang. The base offers a powdery finish of musk, sandalwood, and cedar, creating an intimate experience suitable…

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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, Moreta or Terra?

Terra takes 4 of 7 categories. Moreta is rated 4.01/5 from 173 votes; Terra is rated 3.74/5 from 237 votes. Choose Moreta for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Terra for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moreta or Terra?

Terra lasts longest (Terra 72/100, Moreta 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moreta or Terra?

Moreta projects furthest (Moreta 68/100, Terra 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moreta and Terra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Moreta or Terra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Terra is the stronger pick. For winter, Terra is the stronger pick. Moreta suits daytime wear; Terra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moreta and Terra?

Moreta has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Freesia and Rose Petals, a base of White Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Terra has top notes of Galbanum, Violet, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Magnolia, Cyclamen, Tuberose and Freesia, a base of Musk, Orris Root, Virginia Cedar and Heliotrope.