Fragrance comparison

Alibi vs Gin Musk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 367 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alibi

V Canto

4.02332 votes

Rank #9,951 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Gin Musk

Alex Perfume

3.5135 votes

Rank #42,351 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alibi takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alibi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gin Musk
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Alibi6/7

Gin Musk1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alibi
Community sentiment: Alibi
Longevity: Alibi
Sillage & projection: Alibi
Value for money: Alibi
Versatility: Gin Musk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alibi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlibiV Canto

Gin MuskAlex Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

3.51/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%

Category winnerAlibiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

40%Love

23%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

26%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerAlibiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAlibi

SillageAlibi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value30

Category winnerAlibiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

leather30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

musky80%

citrus70%

woody60%

powdery50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressSaltBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart3 to 4 hours

VetiverPeatCedarelemi

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCashmere WoodPatchouliBenzoinMusk

Top

LimePink PepperBergamotMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

JuniperGeraniumBulgarian RoseCinnamonOsmanthusTobaccoGinger

Base

MuskOakmossCedarSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinVetiverStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Alibi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter82

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer59

Fall88

Winter82

Day94

Night100

Category winnerGin MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Men52

Unisex28

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,951

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#42,351

PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlibiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alibi by V Canto presents an earthy, dark aromatic profile centered around forest woods and coastal elements. Released in 2015 and created by Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with sharp cypress, crisp salt, tart bergamot, and mandarin orange. As the bright citrus top settles, it reveals a dense heart dominated by …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alibi or Gin Musk?

Alibi takes 6 of 7 categories. Alibi is rated 4.02/5 from 332 votes; Gin Musk is rated 3.51/5 from 35 votes. Choose Alibi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gin Musk for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Alibi or Gin Musk?

Alibi lasts longest (Alibi 70/100, Gin Musk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alibi or Gin Musk?

Alibi projects furthest (Alibi 63/100, Gin Musk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alibi and Gin Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Alibi or Gin Musk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alibi and Gin Musk?

Alibi has top notes of Cypress, Salt, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver, Peat, Cedar and elemi, a base of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Benzoin. 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.