Fragrance comparison

Mouse vs Winstons

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 36 ratings analysed

Mouse

Roccobarocco

3.9736 votes

Rank #36,147 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Winstons

Sonic Alchemy

—0 votes

Rank #78,559 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Mouse
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Winstons
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Mouse1/2

Winstons1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MouseRoccobarocco

WinstonsSonic Alchemy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 19%Had 41%Want 40%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageWinstons

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonJuniper BerriesNeroliTangerine

Heart

CardamomPink PepperLily-of-the-ValleyRoseIrisPepper

Base

MuskAmbergris

Top

TangerineOrange BlossomPink GrapefruitLemon

Heart

Juniper BerriesGingerNutmegCardamomCoumarinIrisHoneyViolet

Base

Virginia CedarTobaccoStyraxCivetSandalwoodLeather

InformationalShared notesLemon, Juniper Berries, Tangerine and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall25

Winter42

Day100

Night17

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,147

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#78,559

PerfumerClancy Baxter

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMouseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mouse by Roccobarocco is a crisp, aromatic citrus scent for women launched in 2001. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper berries, settling into a spicy, musky heart that feels grounded yet playful. This is an ideal daytime fragrance for spring mornings or warm office environments, offering a refreshing, cl…

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Winstons opens with a bright flash of tangerine, pink grapefruit, and sharp lemon before settling into a moody heart of cardamom and ginger. As it dries down on skin, heavy Virginia cedar, smoky tobacco, and raw civet create a dark woody structure. Wear it during crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich aromatic sce…

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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 projects more, Mouse or Winstons?

Winstons projects furthest (Winstons 100/100, Mouse 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mouse and Winstons smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Juniper Berries, Tangerine and Cardamom.

Is Mouse or Winstons better for summer or winter?

Mouse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mouse and Winstons?

Mouse has top notes of Lemon, Juniper Berries, Neroli and Tangerine, heart notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk and Ambergris. Winstons has top notes of Tangerine, Orange Blossom, Pink Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Ginger, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Tobacco, Styrax and Civet.