Fragrance comparison

Azzaro pour Homme vs Musgo Real Black Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8,021 ratings analysed

4 wins

Azzaro pour Homme

Azzaro

3.878,009 votes

Rank #1,056 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Musgo Real Black Edition

Claus Porto

4.3312 votes

Rank #50,251 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azzaro pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Azzaro pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Musgo Real Black Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Azzaro pour Homme4/5

Musgo Real Black Edition1/5

Ratings & consensus: Musgo Real Black Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Azzaro pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Azzaro pour Homme
Value for money: Azzaro pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Azzaro pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Azzaro pour HommeAzzaro

Musgo Real Black EditionClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 8,009 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 1%Want 51%

Category winnerMusgo Real Black EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

6,787 votes

42%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAzzaro pour Homme

SillageAzzaro pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

mossy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

cacao77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIrisStar Anise

Heart

VetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliJuniper BerriesCardamom

Base

OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

CacaoCardamomNutmeg

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Musgo Real Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex2

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,056

PerfumerGerard Anthony, Richard Wirtz

Launched—

Reviews549

Overall rank#50,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAzzaro pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azzaro pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere that defined masculine fragrance in 1978. It opens with a bold, herbal punch of lavender, anise, and clary sage, settling into a sturdy, mossy foundation of oakmoss and leather. This is a sharp, clean scent ideal for formal office wear or evenings out in cooler autumn we…

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Musgo Real Black Edition by Claus Porto brings together crisp citrus fruits, dark spice, and grounding forest woods. It opens with a brisk combination of lemon, bergamot, and tart juniper berries, giving the first few minutes a clean, traditional splash. That sharp freshness soon settles into a warm spicy heart where …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Azzaro pour Homme or Musgo Real Black Edition?

Azzaro pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Azzaro pour Homme is rated 3.87/5 from 8,009 votes; Musgo Real Black Edition is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Azzaro pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Musgo Real Black Edition for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Azzaro pour Homme or Musgo Real Black Edition?

Azzaro pour Homme lasts longest (Azzaro pour Homme 71/100, Musgo Real Black Edition 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azzaro pour Homme or Musgo Real Black Edition?

Azzaro pour Homme projects furthest (Azzaro pour Homme 62/100, Musgo Real Black Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azzaro pour Homme and Musgo Real Black Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Azzaro pour Homme or Musgo Real Black Edition better for summer or winter?

Musgo Real Black Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azzaro pour Homme and Musgo Real Black Edition?

Azzaro pour Homme has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Caraway and Basil, heart notes of Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk. Musgo Real Black Edition has top notes of Lemon, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vetiver.