Fragrance comparison

Captain Miller vs Musk

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

3 wins

Captain Miller

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.4416 votes

Rank #38,263 WoodyFruity

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Musk

Denim

4.04218 votes

Rank #8,434 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Captain Miller takes 3 of 5 categories.

Captain Miller
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Musk
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Captain Miller3/5

Musk2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Captain MillerAtelier Segall & Barutti

MuskDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

4.04/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerCaptain MillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

36%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

218 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCaptain Miller

SillageCaptain Miller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value89

Category winnerMuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlueberryBergamotGingerAniseThymeClove

Heart

MangoLavenderCinnamonOrange BlossomCitrusesPineRed Currant

Base

Bourbon VetiverOakmossSeaweedCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMyrtle

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliOriental Woodsy notesOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night77

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex8

Women17

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

Casual 43%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,263

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Category winnerMuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atelier Segall & Barutti Captain Miller opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and sweet blueberry before shifting into a complex aromatic heart. Cinnamon and clove warm up herbal thyme, while bourbon vetiver and oakmoss ground the base. It suits spring afternoons and crisp autumn days when you want a rich fruity wood p…

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Denim Musk is a rugged, old-school men's cologne built around brisk citruses, bitter Mediterranean myrtle, and deep, earthy patchouli. Spraying it delivers an immediate kick. The opening hits with sharp lemon and herbaceous lavender before drying into damp oakmoss and dry oriental wood notes. There is zero gourmand sw…

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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, Captain Miller or Musk?

Captain Miller takes 3 of 5 categories. Captain Miller is rated 4.44/5 from 16 votes; Musk is rated 4.04/5 from 218 votes. Choose Captain Miller for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Musk for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Captain Miller or Musk?

Captain Miller lasts longest (Captain Miller 72/100, Musk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Captain Miller or Musk?

Captain Miller projects furthest (Captain Miller 63/100, Musk 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Captain Miller and Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Captain Miller or Musk better for summer or winter?

Captain Miller suits daytime wear; Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Captain Miller and Musk?

Captain Miller has top notes of Blueberry, Bergamot, Ginger and Anise, heart notes of Mango, Lavender, Cinnamon and Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vetiver, Oakmoss, Seaweed and Cedar. Musk has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Myrtle, a base of Patchouli, Oriental Woodsy notes and Oakmoss.