Question 1

What's the difference between Mad About the Boy and Mojave Ghost?

Accepted Answer

Mad About the Boy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Different Ego (2025) dominated by Woody accords. Mojave Ghost is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Byredo (2014) leaning on Floral accords. They share 4 accords: Woody, Amber, Powdery, Musky.

Question 2

Which is better, Mad About the Boy or Mojave Ghost?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mad About the Boy scores 2.54/5 vs Mojave Ghost at 3.97/5. Mojave Ghost's standout strength: Clean, bright, ethereal scent with skinlike quality. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Mad About the Boy and Mojave Ghost smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Woody, Amber, Powdery, Musky, Cedar. Mojave Ghost: Mojave Ghost is widely appreciated for its clean, bright, and ethereal scent profile, making it a favorite summer fragrance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mad About the Boy or Mojave Ghost?

Accepted Answer

Mojave Ghost: Excellent performance and longevity on clothes and fabrics Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Mad About the Boy vs Mojave Ghost?

Accepted Answer

Mad About the Boy scores highest for winter wear; Mojave Ghost scores highest for spring wear. Mad About the Boy leans daytime, Mojave Ghost leans daytime.

Mad About the Boy vs Mojave Ghost

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Mad About the Boy (7)

Unique to Mojave Ghost (5)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Mojave Ghost

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Attribute	Mad About the Boy	Mojave Ghost
Brand	Different Ego	Byredo
Year	2025	2014
Rating	2.54	3.97
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	10	8