Fragrance comparison

Blow It Up vs New York Musk

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 648 ratings analysed

Blow It Up

Mugler

3.76277 votes

Rank #17,755 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

New York Musk

Bond No 9

3.37371 votes

Rank #6,153 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York Musk takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blow It Up
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New York Musk
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blow It Up3/7

New York Musk4/7

Ratings & consensus: Blow It Up
Community sentiment: Blow It Up
Longevity: New York Musk
Sillage & projection: New York Musk
Value for money: Blow It Up
Versatility: New York Musk
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: New York Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blow It UpMugler

New York MuskBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 277 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.37/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerBlow It UpRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

56%Like

16%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

277 votes

33%Love

32%Like

6%Ok

26%Dislike

2%Hate

294 votes

Category winnerBlow It UpMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNew York Musk

SillageNew York Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBlow It UpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

earthy65%

soft spicy53%

green42%

woody100%

musky92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

white floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Black CurrantVetiverSorbet

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Black CurrantGrapefruit blossom

Heart

Green LilyNutmegOsmanthus

Base

MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Blow It Up, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer43

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNew York MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex45

Women52

Casual 45%Work 31%Date 14%Party 11%

Men57

Unisex40

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,755

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#6,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews91

Category winnerNew York MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Blow It Up delivers an energetic punch of tart black currant and chilled fruity sorbet that immediately wakes up tired skin on muggy mornings. Spray it generously. The initial sugary bite softens within twenty minutes, making room for a dry, grassy vetiver root that smells like crisp shower soap and sun-dried c…

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New York Musk is a woody, musky scent with a green, powdery edge and a tart blackcurrant opening. It settles into soft patchouli, dry woods, and skin-like musk, giving it a city-night feel that some find polished and nostalgic. It is a better fit for people who enjoy musks with an earthy, slightly dirty twist rather t…

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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, Blow It Up or New York Musk?

New York Musk takes 4 of 7 categories. Blow It Up is rated 3.76/5 from 277 votes; New York Musk is rated 3.37/5 from 371 votes. Choose Blow It Up for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New York Musk for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blow It Up or New York Musk?

New York Musk lasts longest (New York Musk 74/100, Blow It Up 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blow It Up or New York Musk?

New York Musk projects furthest (New York Musk 67/100, Blow It Up 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blow It Up and New York Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant and Vetiver.

Is Blow It Up or New York Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, New York Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, New York Musk is the stronger pick. Blow It Up suits daytime wear; New York Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blow It Up and New York Musk?

Blow It Up features Black Currant, Vetiver and Sorbet. New York Musk has top notes of Black Currant and Grapefruit blossom, heart notes of Green Lily, Nutmeg and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Vetiver.