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Fragrance comparison

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin vs Muschio di Luce

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 142 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Muschio di Luce

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin4/7
Muschio di Luce2/7
Ratings & consensus
Muschio di Luce
Community sentiment
303 piment, baie rose, benjoin
Longevity
303 piment, baie rose, benjoin
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
303 piment, baie rose, benjoin
Versatility
Muschio di Luce
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
303 piment, baie rose, benjoin

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
303 piment, baie rose, benjoinBon Parfumeur
Muschio di LuceGucci
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.12/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%
4.27/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 8%Had 3%Want 88%
Category winnerMuschio di LuceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
54%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

83 votes

54%Love
23%Like
19%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

Category winner303 piment, baie rose, benjoinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

Longevity303 piment, baie rose, benjoin

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value25
Category winner303 piment, baie rose, benjoinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
soft spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
powdery65%
amber53%
musky42%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperRed Chilli PepperCardamom
Heart
Tolu BalsamYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base
Java vetiver oilHaitian VetiverBenzoinMusk
Top30 to 60 minutes
juniper berryCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
Australian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverAtlas Cedar
Base4 to 8 hours
Ambrox SuperBenzoinMusk
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cardamom, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Muschio di Luce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring42
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer44
Fall89
Winter78
Day100
Night75
Category winnerMuschio di LuceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men46
Unisex50
Women4
Men8
Unisex83
Women8
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,268

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#20,802

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winner303 piment, baie rose, benjoinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bon Parfumeur 303 opens with a vivid hit of pink pepper, chilli and cardamom, then settles into balsamic warmth, vetiver and soft benzoin. It wears spicy, woody and ambery rather than sweet, with a dry, textured finish. This is a strong choice for cool weather and for anyone who likes modern spice with a resinous, sli…

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Muschio di Luce by Gucci is a clean, woody musk fragrance with an aromatic, spicy lift. It opens with the brisk, gin-like snap of juniper berry combined with cool cardamom and tingling pink pepper. As the sharp spices settle, the scent shifts into a smooth core of Australian sandalwood, dry Haitian vetiver, and atlas …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin or Muschio di Luce?

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin takes 4 of 7 categories. 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin is rated 4.12/5 from 116 votes; Muschio di Luce is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes. Choose 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Muschio di Luce for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin or Muschio di Luce?

They last about the same: 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin 77/100, Muschio di Luce 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin or Muschio di Luce?

Projection is very close: 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin 64/100, Muschio di Luce 64/100 for sillage.

Do 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin and Muschio di Luce smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin or Muschio di Luce better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muschio di Luce is the stronger pick. For winter, 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin is the stronger pick. Muschio di Luce suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin and Muschio di Luce?

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Chilli Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Tolu Balsam, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver, Benzoin and Musk. Muschio di Luce has top notes of juniper berry, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Australian Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Atlas Cedar, a base of Ambrox Super, Benzoin and Musk.

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