Fragrance comparison

Moustache Original 1949 vs Simply

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 805 ratings analysed

6 wins

Moustache Original 1949

Rochas

3.92692 votes

Rank #1,801 CitrusAromatic

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67%scent match

Closely related

Simply

Clean

3.81113 votes

Rank #38,931 LavenderMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Moustache Original 1949 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Moustache Original 1949
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Simply
Choose it for a lavender and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Moustache Original 19496/7

Simply1/7

Ratings & consensus: Moustache Original 1949
Community sentiment: Moustache Original 1949
Longevity: Moustache Original 1949
Sillage & projection: Moustache Original 1949
Value for money: Moustache Original 1949
Versatility: Simply
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Moustache Original 1949

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Moustache Original 1949Rochas

SimplyClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 692 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 30%

3.81/ 5 · 113 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

Category winnerMoustache Original 1949Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

518 votes

27%Love

42%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

113 votes

Category winnerMoustache Original 1949Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMoustache Original 1949

SillageMoustache Original 1949

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMoustache Original 1949Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

mossy69%

musky61%

lavender100%

musky88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

powdery42%

Scent match67%Closely related · both lavender, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

LavenderNeroliViolet

Base

MossWhite MuskPatchouli

Notes

LavenderWhite MuskBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and White Musk. Durations are only published for Simply, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer84

Fall63

Winter41

Day100

Night30

Category winnerSimplyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex11

Women2

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews193

Overall rank#38,931

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMoustache Original 1949Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moustache Original 1949 by Rochas presents a crisp, aromatic fougere profile focused on citrus and lavender. It opens with a bright lemon and bergamot blast before settling into a soapy, mossy, and musk-heavy base. This fragrance is crafted for men who appreciate clean, traditional barbershop aesthetics, making it a r…

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Simply Clean by Clean focuses on the crisp, comforting smell of fresh laundry drying under morning sunshine. The opening delivers a quick splash of citrus bergamot that immediately brings a sunny, brisk brightness. As the initial sparkle settles, an aromatic lavender core emerges with a calm, herbal character that kee…

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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, Moustache Original 1949 or Simply?

Moustache Original 1949 takes 6 of 7 categories. Moustache Original 1949 is rated 3.92/5 from 692 votes; Simply is rated 3.81/5 from 113 votes. Choose Moustache Original 1949 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Simply for a lavender and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Moustache Original 1949 or Simply?

Moustache Original 1949 lasts longest (Moustache Original 1949 63/100, Simply 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Moustache Original 1949 or Simply?

Moustache Original 1949 projects furthest (Moustache Original 1949 55/100, Simply 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Moustache Original 1949 and Simply smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and White Musk.

Is Moustache Original 1949 or Simply better for summer or winter?

For summer, Simply is the stronger pick. For winter, Simply is the stronger pick. Simply suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Moustache Original 1949 and Simply?

Moustache Original 1949 has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Neroli and Violet, a base of Moss, White Musk and Patchouli. Simply features Lavender, White Musk and Bergamot.