Fragrance comparison

Piège de Lulu Castagnette vs Velvet Mokka

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

3 wins

Piège de Lulu Castagnette

Lulu Castagnette

3.4575 votes

Rank #25,010 CitrusPatchouli

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Mokka

QOT - Question of Time

3.339 votes

Rank #54,785 SweetCaramel

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Piège de Lulu Castagnette takes 3 of 4 categories.

Piège de Lulu Castagnette
Choose it for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Velvet Mokka
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Piège de Lulu Castagnette3/4

Velvet Mokka1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Piège de Lulu Castagnette
Sillage & projection: Piège de Lulu Castagnette
Value for money: Velvet Mokka
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Piège de Lulu Castagnette

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Piège de Lulu CastagnetteLulu Castagnette

Velvet MokkaQOT - Question of Time

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 41%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

51%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

69 votes

33%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityPiège de Lulu Castagnette

SillagePiège de Lulu Castagnette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVelvet MokkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

patchouli90%

earthy80%

woody70%

fruity60%

floral50%

sweet100%

caramel88%

citrus77%

fruity65%

lactonic53%

nutty42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamot

Heart

Ground CherryLotusAlmond

Base

PatchouliOakmossVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeFruitsCitrusSesamePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

ButterscotchToffeeAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

PistachioSandalwoodPatchouliMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Almond, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Velvet Mokka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer65

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Spring17

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Date 33%Casual 30%Party 27%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,010

PerfumerDelphine Jelk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerPiège de Lulu CastagnetteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Piège de Lulu Castagnette is a citrus-forward chypre that balances sharp, zesty opening notes with a heart of almond and lotus. It captures a playful, slightly mysterious energy. This 2015 release is well-suited for everyday spring wear, providing a light, refreshing aroma that sits comfortably on the skin without bec…

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Velvet Mokka by QOT is a chewy, decadent gourmand that pairs nostalgic confectionery sweetness with an inventive nutty twist. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of mandarin orange and pink pepper, but the real magic begins as warm, toasted sesame seeds emerge. Within minutes, the heart reveals an indulgent combi…

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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, Piège de Lulu Castagnette or Velvet Mokka?

Piège de Lulu Castagnette takes 3 of 4 categories. Piège de Lulu Castagnette is rated 3.45/5 from 75 votes; Velvet Mokka is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Piège de Lulu Castagnette for a citrus and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Velvet Mokka for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Piège de Lulu Castagnette or Velvet Mokka?

Piège de Lulu Castagnette lasts longest (Piège de Lulu Castagnette 63/100, Velvet Mokka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Piège de Lulu Castagnette or Velvet Mokka?

Piège de Lulu Castagnette projects furthest (Piège de Lulu Castagnette 59/100, Velvet Mokka 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Piège de Lulu Castagnette and Velvet Mokka smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Almond, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Piège de Lulu Castagnette or Velvet Mokka better for summer or winter?

Piège de Lulu Castagnette suits daytime wear; Velvet Mokka suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Piège de Lulu Castagnette and Velvet Mokka?

Piège de Lulu Castagnette has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Ground Cherry, Lotus and Almond, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vanilla. Velvet Mokka has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Fruits, Citrus and Sesame, heart notes of Butterscotch, Toffee and Almond, a base of Pistachio, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.