Fragrance comparison

Cashmere Musk vs Milky Way

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

Cashmere Musk

Zara

3.26228 votes

Rank #13,152 MuskyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Milky Way

MAISON ASRAR

3.65131 votes

Rank #5,239 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Milky Way takes 6 of 7 categories.

Cashmere Musk
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Milky Way
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Cashmere Musk1/7

Milky Way6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cashmere MuskZara

Milky WayMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.26/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.65/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

Category winnerMilky WayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

25%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

27%Hate

200 votes

47%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerMilky WayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMilky Way

SillageMilky Way

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value77

Category winnerCashmere MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody91%

amber83%

powdery74%

vanilla65%

balsamic56%

woody100%

powdery91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

iris65%

balsamic56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Popcorn

Heart

MuskCashmere Wood

Base

TonkaSandalwood

Top

MilkPlumCaramel

Heart

OrrisCashmere WoodYlang YlangJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaTonka

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Tonka and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring46

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMilky WayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex45

Women54

Men2

Unisex61

Women37

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,152

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#5,239

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerMilky WayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cashmere Musk by Zara is a gourmand fragrance centered on a photorealistic buttery popcorn note. It opens with an edible, savory kick before settling into a warm, creamy base of sandalwood and tonka bean. This scent is an intimate, cozy experience ideal for quiet days at home during the cooler autumn and winter months…

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Milky Way by Maison Asrar is a creamy gourmand that centers on milk, caramel, and vanilla. It offers a warm and cozy skin scent that feels comforting during cooler months. This unisex fragrance builds a soft, lactonic foundation with hints of plum and sandalwood, creating a pleasant aroma for everyday wear when you wa…

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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, Cashmere Musk or Milky Way?

Milky Way takes 6 of 7 categories. Cashmere Musk is rated 3.26/5 from 228 votes; Milky Way is rated 3.65/5 from 131 votes. Choose Cashmere Musk for a musky and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Milky Way for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cashmere Musk or Milky Way?

Milky Way lasts longest (Milky Way 77/100, Cashmere Musk 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cashmere Musk or Milky Way?

Milky Way projects furthest (Milky Way 65/100, Cashmere Musk 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cashmere Musk and Milky Way smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Tonka and Sandalwood.

Is Cashmere Musk or Milky Way better for summer or winter?

For summer, Milky Way is the stronger pick. For winter, Cashmere Musk is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cashmere Musk and Milky Way?

Cashmere Musk has top notes of Popcorn, heart notes of Musk and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka and Sandalwood. Milky Way has top notes of Milk, Plum and Caramel, heart notes of Orris, Cashmere Wood, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka.