Fragrance comparison

Mousseline vs Pebenegra

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #45,567 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Pebenegra

Isnard

4.449 votes

Rank #46,650 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mousseline takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mousseline
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Pebenegra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mousseline2/3

Pebenegra1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MousselineRochas

PebenegraIsnard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMousseline

SillagePebenegra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomViolet LeafClovesCarnationBlack PepperAldehydesBergamot

Heart

PlumOrris RootTaif RoseLavenderMimosaJasmineHyacinth

Base

LabdanumPatchouliVetiverOakmossMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodLichen

Top

Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum

Base

VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesCloves, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,567

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMousselineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mousseline by Rochas is a classic 1946 composition crafted by Edmond Roudnitska. This complex floral fragrance balances woody, spicy, and powdery accords. It offers an earthy and resinous depth suitable for those who appreciate vintage perfumery. The blend features notes of orange blossom, carnation, plum, and patchou…

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Pebenegra opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot, balanced by fresh lavender. As the fragrance settles, warm cloves and dry cedar resin merge with heavy labdanum. The dry-down anchors into earthy oakmoss and smoky guaiac wood. Built for crisp autumn afternoons, it delivers a raw, historic…

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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, Mousseline or Pebenegra?

Mousseline takes 2 of 3 categories. Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mousseline or Pebenegra?

Mousseline lasts longest (Mousseline 70/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mousseline or Pebenegra?

Pebenegra projects furthest (Pebenegra 61/100, Mousseline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousseline and Pebenegra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cloves, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Lavender.

Is Mousseline or Pebenegra better for summer or winter?

Pebenegra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mousseline and Pebenegra?

Mousseline has top notes of Orange Blossom, Violet Leaf, Cloves and Carnation, heart notes of Plum, Orris Root, Taif Rose and Lavender, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oakmoss. Pebenegra has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves, Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.