Question 1

What's the difference between By-And-By and Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

By-And-By is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Folkwinds (2024) 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 2 accords: Woody, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, By-And-By or Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, By-And-By scores 3.50/5 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 By-And-By 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, By-And-By 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 By-And-By vs Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

By-And-By scores highest for winter wear; Mousse Illuminee scores highest for all seasons wear. By-And-By leans evening, Mousse Illuminee leans daytime.

By-And-By vs Mousse Illuminee

Comparison Summary

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	By-And-By	Mousse Illuminee
Brand	Folkwinds	Rogue Perfumery
Year	2024	2018
Rating	3.50	4.40
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0