Fragrance comparison

Moss vs The Mauve

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

4 wins

Moss

Perfumer H

4.14114 votes

Rank #5,456 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moss takes 4 of 6 categories.

Moss
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moss4/6

The Mauve2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MossPerfumer H

The MauveThe Sum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 25%Had 3%Want 72%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

Category winnerMossRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMoss

SillageMoss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

lavender60%

musky50%

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OakmossLavenderHaitian VetiverSiberian PineMuskItalian MandarinAmberOakSicilian BergamotGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex68

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,456

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMossHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moss by Perfumer H is a quiet, mossy aromatic with lavender, pine, vetiver and soft citrus over a woody green base. Reviewers often describe it as airy, cool and forest-like rather than heavy or muddy, with a gentle masculine lean that still feels wearable across genders. It is best approached as a subtle, close-weari…

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The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Moss or The Mauve?

Moss takes 4 of 6 categories. Moss is rated 4.14/5 from 114 votes; The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Moss for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moss or The Mauve?

Moss lasts longest (Moss 72/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moss or The Mauve?

Moss projects furthest (Moss 52/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moss and The Mauve smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is Moss or The Mauve better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mauve is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mauve is the stronger pick. Moss suits daytime wear; The Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.