Question 1

What's the difference between Geist and Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

Geist is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from La Curie (2019) dominated by Earthy accords. Mousse Illuminee is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Rogue Perfumery (2018) leaning on Woody accords. They share 5 accords: Earthy, Woody, Aromatic, Mossy.

Question 2

Which is better, Geist or Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Geist scores 4.15/5 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 Geist 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, Geist 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 Geist vs Mousse Illuminee?

Accepted Answer

Geist scores highest for fall wear; Mousse Illuminee scores highest for all seasons wear. Geist leans daytime, Mousse Illuminee leans daytime.

Geist vs Mousse Illuminee

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Eigenschap	Geist	Mousse Illuminee
Merk	La Curie	Rogue Perfumery
Jaar	2019	2018
Beoordeling	4.15	4.40
Concentratie	—	—
Geslacht	feminine	feminine
Totaal noten	0	0