Fragrance comparison

Mousseline vs Serpentine Silver

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #40,511 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Serpentine Silver

Roberto Cavalli

3.80100 votes

Rank #15,327 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mousseline
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall.
Serpentine Silver
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Mousseline2/4

Serpentine Silver2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MousselineRochas

Serpentine SilverRoberto Cavalli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

3.80/ 5 · 100 votes

Have 23%Had 39%Want 38%

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

24%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

100 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMousseline

SillageSerpentine Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value42

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

tropical61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both powdery

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

Mango Blossom

Heart

Tiare FlowerMimosaBlack Pepper

Base

White MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Mimosa and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,511

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSerpentine SilverHigher 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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Serpentine Silver is a light, airy floral aquatic for women, built around mango blossom and tropical tiare. It feels modern, clean, and transparent on the skin. This 2008 release serves as a bright, optimistic alternative to heavier evening scents. It is well-suited for warm spring days and casual summer wear when you…

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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 Serpentine Silver?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Serpentine Silver is rated 3.80/5 from 100 votes. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in fall. Choose Serpentine Silver for a floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Mousseline or Serpentine Silver?

Mousseline lasts longest (Mousseline 70/100, Serpentine Silver 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mousseline or Serpentine Silver?

Serpentine Silver projects furthest (Serpentine Silver 65/100, Mousseline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousseline and Serpentine Silver smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Mimosa and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in Mousseline and Serpentine Silver?

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. Serpentine Silver has top notes of Mango Blossom, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Mimosa and Black Pepper, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood.