Fragrance comparison

Charm vs Musk Ubar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

Charm

Journal

3.9519 votes

Rank #53,019 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Musk Ubar

Royal Crown

3.9153 votes

Rank #16,904 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Ubar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Charm
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk Ubar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Charm1/5

Musk Ubar4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CharmJournal

Musk UbarRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 2%Want 42%

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerMusk UbarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

26%Like

32%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

47%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMusk Ubar

SillageMusk Ubar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value26

Category winnerCharmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeKaffir LimeLemon VerbenaBergamot

Heart

VetiverBay Leaf

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSaffronOlibanum

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCorianderOlibanumSaffronCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAngelicaYlang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisStyraxOakmossMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Musk Ubar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night45

Spring93

Summer60

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex36

Women7

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,019

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,904

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMusk UbarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charm by Journal pairs bright Thai citrus with a warm, resinous base. Opening with a sharp fizz of kaffir lime and lemon verbena, the scent settles into a dry vetiver heart before revealing a rich foundation of agarwood and benzoin. It works exceptionally well in warm weather, offering a refreshing citrus burst that t…

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Royal Crown Musk Ubar opens with a bold flare of dry cloves, nutmeg, and warm saffron that instantly catches your attention. Instead of clean white laundry musk, this fragrance creates an old-school musky warmth using rich ambergris, dark leather, and creamy jasmine petals. As it settles, soothing sandalwood and resin…

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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, Charm or Musk Ubar?

Musk Ubar takes 4 of 5 categories. Charm is rated 3.95/5 from 19 votes; Musk Ubar is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes. Choose Charm for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Ubar for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Charm or Musk Ubar?

Musk Ubar lasts longest (Musk Ubar 76/100, Charm 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Charm or Musk Ubar?

Projection is very close: Musk Ubar 59/100, Charm 57/100 for sillage.

Do Charm and Musk Ubar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Olibanum.

Is Charm or Musk Ubar better for summer or winter?

Charm suits daytime wear; Musk Ubar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Charm and Musk Ubar?

Charm has top notes of Lime, Kaffir Lime, Lemon Verbena and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver and Bay Leaf, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Saffron and Olibanum. Musk Ubar has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Angelica, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Styrax, Oakmoss and Myrrh.