Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Cloak Musk

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Cloak Musk

Scent Trunk

3.2032 votes

Rank #19,073 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cloak Musk takes 3 of 5 categories.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cloak Musk
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Black Frankincense2/5

Cloak Musk3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

Cloak MuskScent Trunk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

3.20/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 15%Had 6%Want 79%

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

14%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityCloak Musk

SillageCloak Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

musky84%

mineral77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Natural MuskMineral notesRosemaryFloral NotesSaltHerbal NotesPine needlesTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNatural Musk and Salt. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,073

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCloak MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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Cloak Musk by Scent Trunk offers a blend of natural musk, mineral notes, and alpine herbs. Designed to capture the crisp, chilly atmosphere of a mountain landscape, this scent aims for a wild yet modern sensibility. It leans on earthy and aromatic accords to provide a unique presence that feels both grounded and atmos…

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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, Black Frankincense or Cloak Musk?

Cloak Musk takes 3 of 5 categories. Black Frankincense is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Cloak Musk is rated 3.20/5 from 32 votes. Choose Black Frankincense for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cloak Musk for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Frankincense or Cloak Musk?

They last about the same: Cloak Musk 81/100, Black Frankincense 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or Cloak Musk?

Cloak Musk projects furthest (Cloak Musk 64/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and Cloak Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Natural Musk and Salt.

Is Black Frankincense or Cloak Musk better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear; Cloak Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and Cloak Musk?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. Cloak Musk features Natural Musk, Mineral notes, Rosemary, Floral Notes and Salt.