Fragrance comparison

The Voice of Reason vs Mohur Extrait

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 242 ratings analysed

The Voice of Reason

Lush

3.24139 votes

Rank #17,075 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mohur Extrait

Neela Vermeire Creations

4.62103 votes

Rank #6,366 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mohur Extrait takes 6 of 7 categories.

The Voice of Reason
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mohur Extrait
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

The Voice of Reason1/7

Mohur Extrait6/7

Ratings & consensus: Mohur Extrait
Community sentiment: Mohur Extrait
Longevity: Mohur Extrait
Sillage & projection: Mohur Extrait
Value for money: The Voice of Reason
Versatility: Mohur Extrait
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mohur Extrait

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Voice of ReasonLush

Mohur ExtraitNeela Vermeire Creations

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.62/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerMohur ExtraitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

37%Like

2%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

74%Love

19%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerMohur ExtraitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityMohur Extrait

SillageMohur Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value26

Category winnerThe Voice of ReasonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

powdery44%

rose30%

powdery100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

floral69%

violet61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Woody NotesSandalwoodTonka BeanRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)CardamomCarrot SeedsPepperelemiCoriander

Heart

RoseAlmondVioletIrisJasmineLeather

Base

SandalwoodAmberWoody NotesBenzoinPatchouliVanillaTonka BeanAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer31

Fall100

Winter90

Day80

Night100

Spring95

Summer60

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerMohur ExtraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex63

Women13

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,075

PerfumerMark Constantine, Simon Constantine

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerMohur ExtraitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A dry, woody oriental with sandalwood, tonka and rose, The Voice of Reason leans smoky, warm and slightly powdery rather than sugary. It opens with a dark, jazz-club mood and settles into a smooth woody amber finish. This suits wearers who enjoy textured, atmospheric scents with a unisex profile. It can feel especial…

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Mohur Extrait opens with sharp cardamom, crushed coriander, and dry carrot seeds before settling into a velvety heart of red rose, iris, and almond. Sandalwood, amber, and light oud anchor the base, giving the floral core a warm, resinous weight. It wears best on crisp autumn evenings or formal indoor gatherings when …

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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, The Voice of Reason or Mohur Extrait?

Mohur Extrait takes 6 of 7 categories. The Voice of Reason is rated 3.24/5 from 139 votes; Mohur Extrait is rated 4.62/5 from 103 votes. Choose The Voice of Reason for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mohur Extrait for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Voice of Reason or Mohur Extrait?

Mohur Extrait lasts longest (Mohur Extrait 77/100, The Voice of Reason 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Voice of Reason or Mohur Extrait?

Mohur Extrait projects furthest (Mohur Extrait 66/100, The Voice of Reason 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Voice of Reason and Mohur Extrait smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose.

Is The Voice of Reason or Mohur Extrait better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mohur Extrait is the stronger pick. For winter, Mohur Extrait is the stronger pick. The Voice of Reason suits evening wear; Mohur Extrait suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Voice of Reason and Mohur Extrait?

The Voice of Reason features Woody Notes, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Rose. Mohur Extrait has top notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Cardamom, Carrot Seeds and Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Almond, Violet and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Woody Notes and Benzoin.