Fragrance comparison

Mousse Arashiyama vs Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,064 ratings analysed

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

Guerlain

3.98911 votes

Rank #2,978 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories.

Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mousse Arashiyama3/8

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver5/8

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver
Community sentiment: Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver
Longevity: Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver
Value for money: Mousse Arashiyama
Versatility: Mousse Arashiyama
Note pyramid (duration): Mousse Arashiyama
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia VetiverGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

3.98/ 5 · 911 votes

Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia VetiverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

44%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

911 votes

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

SillageAqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

Fig LeafBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2 to 4 hours

NeroliFigRose

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverCedarTonka Bean

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaLongest dry-down: 4 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Spring95

Summer100

Fall32

Winter12

Day100

Night23

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

Men8

Unisex59

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#2,978

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews100

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver by Guerlain brings a lush, sunlight-drenched profile built around bright citrus and deep woody depth. The scent opens with bitter green fig leaf, sparkling bergamot, and crisp petitgrain. That sharp green opening quickly relaxes into a heart of floral neroli, creamy fig fruit, and …

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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, Mousse Arashiyama or Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver?

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver takes 5 of 8 categories. Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes; Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver is rated 3.98/5 from 911 votes. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Wins on value for money, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mousse Arashiyama or Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver?

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver lasts longest (Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver 66/100, Mousse Arashiyama 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mousse Arashiyama or Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver?

Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver projects furthest (Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver 54/100, Mousse Arashiyama 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousse Arashiyama and Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig Leaf, Fig and Vetiver.

Is Mousse Arashiyama or Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Mousse Arashiyama is the stronger pick. Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear; Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mousse Arashiyama and Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver?

Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar. Aqua Allegoria Forte Nerolia Vetiver has top notes of Fig Leaf, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Neroli, Fig and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Tonka Bean.