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A87 Eclipse vs Gin Musk

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

Updated 61 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A87 Eclipse takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • A87 Eclipse

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Gin Musk

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

A87 Eclipse5/7
Gin Musk2/7
Ratings & consensus
A87 Eclipse
Community sentiment
A87 Eclipse
Longevity
Gin Musk
Sillage & projection
Gin Musk
Value for money
A87 Eclipse
Versatility
A87 Eclipse
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
A87 Eclipse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
A87 EclipseAéropostale
Gin MuskAlex Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.58/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
3.51/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%
Category winnerA87 EclipseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
15%Love
42%Like
31%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate

26 votes

40%Love
23%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
26%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerA87 EclipseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity38
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityGin Musk

SillageGin Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value89
¤ Price value30
Category winnerA87 EclipseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
lavender69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
musky80%
citrus70%
woody60%
powdery50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeMandarin Orangeelemi
Heart
LavenderSageCistus Incanus
Base
SandalwoodCashmeranAmberwood
Top
LimePink PepperBergamotMandarin Orangeelemi
Heart
JuniperGeraniumBulgarian RoseCinnamonOsmanthusTobaccoGinger
Base
MuskOakmossCedarSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinVetiverStyrax
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, elemi and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring85
Summer100
Fall77
Winter77
Day100
Night67
Spring100
Summer59
Fall88
Winter82
Day94
Night100
Category winnerA87 EclipseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men52
Unisex28
Women21
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#42,108

PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA87 EclipseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A87 Eclipse opens with bright lime and mandarin, then settles into a clean aromatic core of lavender and sage over soft woods and amber. It reads fresh, slightly powdery, and easy to wear. The main appeal is simple, affordable everyday freshness. Based on the available feedback, the scent itself is likable, but longev…

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Gin Musk is a bright, juniper-led aromatic that really does lean into a gin and citrus impression up top, with lime, bergamot and pink pepper giving it a crisp, fizzy edge. As it settles, florals and spice peek through (rose, geranium, ginger, cinnamon), then it dries down into clean musk with mossy woods, soft resins…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, A87 Eclipse or Gin Musk?

A87 Eclipse takes 5 of 7 categories. A87 Eclipse is rated 3.58/5 from 26 votes; Gin Musk is rated 3.51/5 from 35 votes. Choose A87 Eclipse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Gin Musk for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, A87 Eclipse or Gin Musk?

Gin Musk lasts longest (Gin Musk 56/100, A87 Eclipse 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A87 Eclipse or Gin Musk?

Gin Musk projects furthest (Gin Musk 53/100, A87 Eclipse 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A87 Eclipse and Gin Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, elemi and Sandalwood.

Is A87 Eclipse or Gin Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, A87 Eclipse is the stronger pick. For winter, Gin Musk is the stronger pick. A87 Eclipse suits daytime wear; Gin Musk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A87 Eclipse and Gin Musk?

A87 Eclipse has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and elemi, heart notes of Lavender, Sage and Cistus Incanus, a base of Sandalwood, Cashmeran and Amberwood. Gin Musk has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar and Sandalwood.

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