Fragrance comparison

Sabi vs Mousseline

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sabi

Henry Dunay

4.3324 votes

Rank #23,040 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Mousseline

Rochas

4.3614 votes

Rank #45,896 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sabi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sabi
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mousseline
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall.

Sabi3/4

Mousseline1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SabiHenry Dunay

MousselineRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 47%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

Category winnerSabiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMousseline

SillageSabi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

earthy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaBergamotIndian MandarinCarnationOrange Blossom

Heart

Yellow NarcissusNarcissusTuberoseHyacinthViolet LeafJasmine

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

Orange BlossomViolet LeafClovesCarnationBlack PepperAldehydesBergamot

Heart

PlumOrris RootTaif RoseLavenderMimosaJasmineHyacinth

Base

LabdanumPatchouliVetiverOakmossMuskAmbergrisSandalwoodLichen

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Orange Blossom and Hyacinth. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,040

PerfumerRichard Loniewski

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#45,896

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSabiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sabi by Henry Dunay opens with sharp green angelica, bitter bergamot, and a spicy kick of carnation. Built by perfumer Richard Loniewski in 1998 for the fine jewelry house, this floral woody musk quickly develops a heavy heart of yellow narcissus, hyacinth, and indolic tuberose. The base settles into dry Haitian vetiv…

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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, Sabi or Mousseline?

Sabi takes 3 of 4 categories. Sabi is rated 4.33/5 from 24 votes; Mousseline is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sabi for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mousseline for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Sabi or Mousseline?

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

Which projects more, Sabi or Mousseline?

Sabi projects furthest (Sabi 78/100, Mousseline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sabi and Mousseline smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Orange Blossom and Hyacinth.

Is Sabi or Mousseline better for summer or winter?

Sabi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sabi and Mousseline?

Sabi has top notes of Angelica, Bergamot, Indian Mandarin and Carnation, heart notes of Yellow Narcissus, Narcissus, Tuberose and Hyacinth, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. 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.