Fragrance comparison

Mousseline vs Sync

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #41,851 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Sync

Denim

2.754 votes

Rank #68,041 CitrusWhite Floral

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 sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.
Sync
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mousseline2/3

Sync0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mousseline
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

SyncDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMousseline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

vanilla44%

powdery30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and 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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineOrange BlossomVanilla

Base4-6 hrs

AmberSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sync, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 45%Work 31%Date 14%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,851

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,041

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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Denim Sync takes an unusual path for a drugstore men's fragrance. The opening smells brisk. A sharp burst of tart citruses clears the air immediately, carrying a slight flash of rubbing alcohol that settles within three minutes. Once that initial blast calms, creamy jasmine and orange blossom emerge to soften the edge…

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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 Sync?

Mousseline takes 2 of 3 categories. Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes; Sync is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall. Choose Sync for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mousseline or Sync?

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

Which projects more, Mousseline or Sync?

Mousseline projects furthest (Mousseline 58/100, Sync 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mousseline and Sync smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Mousseline or Sync better for summer or winter?

Sync suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mousseline and Sync?

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. Sync has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Vanilla, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.