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

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Eigenschap	A'Oud Ancienne	Mousse Illuminee
Merk	Rogue Perfumery	Rogue Perfumery
Jaar	2022	2018
Beoordeling	3.20	4.40
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	8	0