Fragrance comparison

Mouche vs Ylang 49

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,310 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mouche

Rochas

4.437 votes

Rank #37,754 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Ylang 49

Le Labo

3.851,303 votes

Rank #1,706 WoodyEarthy

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.
Ylang 49
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mouche2/3

Ylang 491/3

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: Ylang 49

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MoucheRochas

Ylang 49Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

3.85/ 5 · 1,303 votes

Have 40%Had 13%Want 47%

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

38%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

4%Hate

1,303 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMouche

SillageMouche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value29

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

sweet84%

earthy77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

earthy92%

patchouli84%

yellow floral77%

mossy69%

white floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

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

Notes

PatchouliYlang-YlangOakmossTahitian GardeniaVetiverBenzoinSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ylang 49, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men7

Unisex41

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,754

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,706

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerYlang 49Higher 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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Ylang 49 by Le Labo is a rich floral chypre centered on lush flowers and deep forest earth. The fragrance opens with an immediate burst of creamy ylang-ylang and ripe Tahitian gardenia, delivering a heady floral punch. Beneath the floral surface, the scent turns dark and grounding. Heavy patchouli and crisp oakmoss fo…

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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 Ylang 49?

Mouche takes 2 of 3 categories. Mouche is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Ylang 49 is rated 3.85/5 from 1,303 votes. Choose Mouche for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ylang 49 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouche or Ylang 49?

Mouche lasts longest (Mouche 80/100, Ylang 49 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouche or Ylang 49?

Mouche projects furthest (Mouche 79/100, Ylang 49 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouche and Ylang 49 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Benzoin and Patchouli.

Is Mouche or Ylang 49 better for summer or winter?

Mouche suits daytime wear; Ylang 49 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouche and Ylang 49?

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. Ylang 49 features Patchouli, Ylang-Ylang, Oakmoss, Tahitian Gardenia and Vetiver.