Fragrance comparison

Mouche vs Tubereuse

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #34,951 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Tubereuse

Caron

4.00143 votes

Rank #14,841 White FloralTuberose

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.
Tubereuse
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mouche2/3

Tubereuse1/3

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: Tubereuse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoucheRochas

TubereuseCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

4.00/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 36%Had 16%Want 48%

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

36%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMouche

SillageMouche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

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%

tuberose92%

fruity84%

green77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

TuberoseNarcissusCitruses

Heart3-5 hrs

PeachJasmineApricotFreesia

Base6-10 hrs

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Apricot, Narcissus and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tubereuse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day59

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,951

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#14,841

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerTubereuseHigher 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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Caron Tubereuse is a luxurious floral extract that blends intoxicating white flowers with luscious stone fruits. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart citruses and green narcissus before plunging into a rich pool of creamy tuberose, velvety peach nectar, and apricot. Soft freesia and fresh jasmine keep the bouq…

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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 Tubereuse?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Tubereuse is rated 4.00/5 from 143 votes. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tubereuse for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouche or Tubereuse?

Mouche lasts longest (Mouche 80/100, Tubereuse 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouche or Tubereuse?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Tubereuse 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouche and Tubereuse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Apricot, Narcissus and Jasmine.

Is Mouche or Tubereuse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mouche and Tubereuse?

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. Tubereuse has top notes of Tuberose, Narcissus and Citruses, heart notes of Peach, Jasmine, Apricot and Freesia, a base of Vanilla.