Fragrance comparison

Pebenegra vs Mousseline

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

Pebenegra

Isnard

4.449 votes

Rank #46,650 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #45,567 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mousseline takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Pebenegra1/3

Mousseline2/3

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

PebenegraIsnard

MousselineRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

64%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMousseline

SillagePebenegra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

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

Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum

Base

VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top

Orange BlossomViolet LeafClovesCarnationBlack PepperAldehydesBergamot

Heart

PlumOrris RootTaif RoseLavenderMimosaJasmineHyacinth

Base

LabdanumPatchouliVetiverOakmossMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodLichen

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,567

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMousselineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Pebenegra or Mousseline?

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

Which lasts longer, Pebenegra or Mousseline?

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

Which projects more, Pebenegra or Mousseline?

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

Do Pebenegra and Mousseline smell similar?

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

Is Pebenegra or Mousseline better for summer or winter?

Pebenegra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pebenegra and Mousseline?

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. 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.