Fragrance comparison

Mousseline vs PURPLE 222C

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 66 ratings analysed

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #41,430 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

PURPLE 222C

Perfume.Sucks

3.3752 votes

Rank #19,269 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

PURPLE 222C takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mousseline
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall.
PURPLE 222C
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mousseline1/4

PURPLE 222C2/4

Ratings & consensus: Mousseline
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: PURPLE 222C
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: PURPLE 222C

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MousselineRochas

PURPLE 222CPerfume.Sucks

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

3.37/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerMousselineRating 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

27%Love

27%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

6%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillagePURPLE 222C

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

iris69%

aromatic61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Notes

GingerAmbergrisPine TreeAmbroxanOrris RootMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOrris Root, Mimosa and Ambergris. 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–

Spring64

Summer55

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men32

Unisex53

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,430

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,269

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerPURPLE 222CHigher 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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PURPLE 222C is a cold, mineral amberwood with pine, orris, ginger and a clean medicinal edge. Wearers describe it as fresh like mountain air, with wet stone, dry woods, powdery orris and a salty ambergris warmth underneath. It is unisex, modern and unusual rather than conventionally pretty. Sample first if you dislik…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mousseline or PURPLE 222C?

PURPLE 222C takes 2 of 4 categories. Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; PURPLE 222C is rated 3.37/5 from 52 votes. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall. Choose PURPLE 222C for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mousseline or PURPLE 222C?

They last about the same: Mousseline 70/100, PURPLE 222C 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mousseline or PURPLE 222C?

PURPLE 222C projects furthest (PURPLE 222C 63/100, Mousseline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousseline and PURPLE 222C smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Orris Root, Mimosa and Ambergris.

Is Mousseline or PURPLE 222C better for summer or winter?

PURPLE 222C suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mousseline and PURPLE 222C?

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. PURPLE 222C features Ginger, Ambergris, Pine Tree, Ambroxan and Orris Root.