Rogue Perfumery 2018 EDP

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Mousse Illuminee

by Manuel Cross

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Rogue Perfumery Mousse Illuminee is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Manuel Cross. Mousse Illuminee opens with Oakmoss, Cypress, Bay Leaf, and Artemisia, settles into a heart of Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Frankincense. Rogue Perfumery's Mousse Illuminee carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Mousse Illuminee is a divisive beast: a powerful, unabashedly masculine green chypre that’s either a masterpiece of natural moss and invigorating aromatics or a blast of medicinal grape-soda and mothballs. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.
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Mousse Illuminee Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Also Works:
Casual Sport

With extreme projection and longevity, Mousse Illuminee is not an office-friendly scent; many reviewers noted its intensity. It's best suited for casual or outdoor activities where its robust green character can truly shine without overwhelming others.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

It barges in with a sharp, almost mentholated blast of artemisia, cypress, and bay leaf, quickly settling into an intense, rich oakmoss and frankincense heart. Woody cedar underpins this verdant, earthy core, softened by subtle white floral and musk wisps. Expect an enduring green, soapy, and camphoric journey that harks back to classic powerhouses with a modern, natural edge.

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