Question 1

What's the difference between A'Oud Ancienne and Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

A'Oud Ancienne is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rogue Perfumery (2022) dominated by Woody accords. Mousse Illuminee is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rogue Perfumery (2018) leaning on Woody accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, A'Oud Ancienne or Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, A'Oud Ancienne scores 3.20/5 vs Mousse Illuminee at 4.40/5. Mousse Illuminee's standout strength: Excellent oakmoss/treemoss character reminiscent of classic 80s fragrances. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do A'Oud Ancienne and Mousse Illuminee smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Mousse Illuminee: Mousse Illuminee is well-regarded by the r/fragrance community as a successful modern take on classic 80s moss-based fragrances.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, A'Oud Ancienne or Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

Mousse Illuminee: Good potency and longevity for an EDT Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits A'Oud Ancienne vs Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

A'Oud Ancienne scores highest for all seasons wear; Mousse Illuminee scores highest for all seasons wear. A'Oud Ancienne leans daytime, Mousse Illuminee leans daytime.

A'Oud Ancienne vs Mousse Illuminee

Comparison Summary

Unique to A'Oud Ancienne (8)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mousse Illuminee

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Attribute	A'Oud Ancienne	Mousse Illuminee
Brand	Rogue Perfumery	Rogue Perfumery
Year	2022	2018
Rating	3.20	4.40
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	8	0