Fragrance comparison

Berlin vs Al Ward Al Musk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

Berlin

Playboy

3.8672 votes

Rank #15,849 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Al Ward Al Musk

Rasasi

3.6677 votes

Rank #11,226 MuskyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Ward Al Musk takes 5 of 7 categories.

Berlin
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Al Ward Al Musk
Choose it for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Berlin2/7

Al Ward Al Musk5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BerlinPlayboy

Al Ward Al MuskRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 45%

3.66/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerBerlinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

36%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerBerlinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAl Ward Al Musk

SillageAl Ward Al Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value86

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

musky100%

floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinOrangeSpices

Heart

Red AppleCranberryGeranium

Base

SandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss

Top

SaffronGreen NotesFloral Notes

Heart

RoseSpicesAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Jasmine Sambac

Base

Black Muskoak mossSandalwoodHoney

InformationalShared notesSpices, Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day–

Night–

Spring25

Summer55

Fall100

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,849

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAl Ward Al MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Playboy Berlin hits skin with a brisk burst of icy gin, crushed oranges, and sharp kitchen spices before pivoting into a surprisingly cool fruity heart. The cranberry note gives the initial citrus a tart, slightly bitter edge, keeping the red apple from turning into pure sugar. As the boozy opening settles down, geran…

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Al Ward Al Musk is a potent, polarizing attar that leans heavily into black musk, green notes, and deep rose. It is a bold, animalic floral suited for those who appreciate challenging, high-density compositions. Because of its raw power, this perfume oil demands a cautious application, especially during the cool, damp…

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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, Berlin or Al Ward Al Musk?

Al Ward Al Musk takes 5 of 7 categories. Berlin is rated 3.86/5 from 72 votes; Al Ward Al Musk is rated 3.66/5 from 77 votes. Choose Berlin for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Al Ward Al Musk for a musky and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Berlin or Al Ward Al Musk?

Al Ward Al Musk lasts longest (Al Ward Al Musk 93/100, Berlin 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berlin or Al Ward Al Musk?

Al Ward Al Musk projects furthest (Al Ward Al Musk 78/100, Berlin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berlin and Al Ward Al Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Spices, Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss.

Is Berlin or Al Ward Al Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Ward Al Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Ward Al Musk is the stronger pick. Al Ward Al Musk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berlin and Al Ward Al Musk?

Berlin has top notes of Gin, Orange and Spices, heart notes of Red Apple, Cranberry and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss. Al Ward Al Musk has top notes of Saffron, Green Notes and Floral Notes, heart notes of Rose, Spices, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Black Musk, oak moss, Sandalwood and Honey.