Fragrance comparison

Mouchoir de Monsieur vs Aspen

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 524 ratings analysed

Mouchoir de Monsieur

Guerlain

4.43446 votes

Rank #1,690 CitrusLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #9,798 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aspen takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mouchoir de Monsieur
Choose it for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mouchoir de Monsieur3/7

Aspen4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mouchoir de Monsieur
Community sentiment: Mouchoir de Monsieur
Longevity: Aspen
Sillage & projection: Aspen
Value for money: Aspen
Versatility: Aspen
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mouchoir de Monsieur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mouchoir de MonsieurGuerlain

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 446 votes

Have 37%Had 9%Want 54%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

446 votes

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAspen

SillageAspen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

lavender92%

aromatic84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderBergamotLemon Verbena

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliTonka BeanJasminePatchouliCinnamonRose

Base3 to 4 hours

VanillaIrisAmberOakmoss

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mouchoir de Monsieur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall86

Winter59

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex38

Women1

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,690

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#9,798

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMouchoir de MonsieurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouchoir de Monsieur by Guerlain presents a traditional barbershop profile shaped by aromatic herbs, bright citrus, and a warm powdery drydown. It opens with an assertive burst of lavender, bergamot, and tart lemon verbena. This initial sharpness settles into an elegant floral heart where neroli, rose, and jasmine mee…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Aspen?

Aspen takes 4 of 7 categories. Mouchoir de Monsieur is rated 4.43/5 from 446 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Mouchoir de Monsieur for a citrus and lavender character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Aspen?

Aspen lasts longest (Aspen 73/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mouchoir de Monsieur or Aspen?

Aspen projects furthest (Aspen 62/100, Mouchoir de Monsieur 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouchoir de Monsieur and Aspen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Mouchoir de Monsieur or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mouchoir de Monsieur is the stronger pick. For winter, Aspen is the stronger pick. Mouchoir de Monsieur suits daytime wear; Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouchoir de Monsieur and Aspen?

Mouchoir de Monsieur has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Neroli, Tonka Bean, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Iris, Amber and Oakmoss. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.