Fragrance comparison

Mouche vs Paetê

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #39,194 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Paetê

Tuberosa Louca

3.9212 votes

Rank #57,249 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mouche
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Paetê
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mouche2/3

Paetê0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoucheRochas

PaetêTuberosa Louca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

67%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMouche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

musky92%

animalic84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

honey61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotLemonBergamotNarcissus

Heart

PlumRoseYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationHoneyClovesSweet Pea

Base

OpoponaxOakmossBenzoinPatchouliVetiverLeatherMuskOrris Root

Top

AmbretteRed RoseNeroliGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

LilyClovesTuberoseFrench orange flowerJasmineSandalowood

Base

HoneyOakmossMuskVanillaPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Honey and Cloves. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring57

Summer14

Fall71

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men15

Unisex54

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,194

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#57,249

PerfumerSuelen Pirana

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMoucheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouche is a 1947 release from Rochas composed by Edmond Roudnitska. It opens with a bright burst of peach, apricot, and lemon, settling into a complex heart of honey, plum, and florals. This classic composition balances fruity sweetness with the depth of leather and oakmoss. It suits those seeking a vintage-leaning sc…

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Paetê opens with a sharp flash of bergamot and green notes before revealing a heavy core of tuberose, red rose, and cloves. The base settles into a thick mix of honey, oakmoss, and ambrette musk. It thrives in cool autumn evenings and formal indoor settings where its potent floral projection can stretch comfortably wi…

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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, Mouche or Paetê?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Paetê is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Paetê for a white floral and musky character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouche or Paetê?

They last about the same: Mouche 80/100, Paetê 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mouche or Paetê?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Paetê 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouche and Paetê smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Honey and Cloves.

Is Mouche or Paetê better for summer or winter?

Mouche suits daytime wear; Paetê suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouche and Paetê?

Mouche has top notes of Peach, Apricot, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Patchouli. Paetê has top notes of Ambrette, Red Rose, Neroli and Green Notes, heart notes of Lily, Cloves, Tuberose and French orange flower, a base of Honey, Oakmoss, Musk and Vanilla.