Question 1

What's the difference between JD Sous Bois and Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

JD Sous Bois is a masculine fragrance (marketed to men, though wearable by all) from JD Jeffrey Dame (2018) dominated by Powdery 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, Aromatic.

Question 2

Which is better, JD Sous Bois or Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, JD Sous Bois scores 4.12/5 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 JD Sous Bois 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, JD Sous Bois 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 JD Sous Bois vs Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

JD Sous Bois scores highest for spring wear; Mousse Illuminee scores highest for all seasons wear. JD Sous Bois leans daytime, Mousse Illuminee leans daytime.

JD Sous Bois vs Mousse Illuminee

Comparison Summary

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Frequently asked questions

Attribute	JD Sous Bois	Mousse Illuminee
Brand	JD Jeffrey Dame	Rogue Perfumery
Year	2018	2018
Rating	4.12	4.40
Concentration	—	—
Gender	masculine	feminine
Total Notes	0	0