Fragrance comparison

Mouche vs Sun Moon Stars

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #36,336 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Sun Moon Stars

United Colors & Prestige Beauty

3.6411 votes

Rank #23,305 FloralPowdery

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 longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sun Moon Stars
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mouche2/3

Sun Moon Stars1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoucheRochas

Sun Moon StarsUnited Colors & Prestige Beauty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 19%Want 40%

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

18%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMouche

SillageMouche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

Water LilyPineapplePeachRoseBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeCarnationNarcissusOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Narcissus and Rose. Durations are only published for Sun Moon Stars, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring25

Summer13

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night74

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 34%Date 27%Party 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,336

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSun Moon StarsHigher 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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Sun Moon Stars by United Colors & Prestige Beauty revives a distinctive 1990s profile. The peach hits immediately. It arrives wrapped in spicy carnation and cool water lily before shifting toward cosmetic heliotrope powder. Sandalwood, sweet vanilla, and warm amber create a dense foundation that clings to sweaters acr…

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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, Mouche or Sun Moon Stars?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Sun Moon Stars is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sun Moon Stars for a floral and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouche or Sun Moon Stars?

Mouche lasts longest (Mouche 80/100, Sun Moon Stars 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouche or Sun Moon Stars?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Sun Moon Stars 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouche and Sun Moon Stars smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Narcissus and Rose.

Is Mouche or Sun Moon Stars better for summer or winter?

Mouche suits daytime wear; Sun Moon Stars suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouche and Sun Moon Stars?

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. Sun Moon Stars has top notes of Water Lily, Pineapple, Peach and Rose, heart notes of Heliotrope, Carnation, Narcissus and Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.