Fragrance comparison

Compass vs MS Harmony Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Compass

Shirley May

3.673 votes

Rank #65,654 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

MS Harmony Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.899 votes

Rank #51,758 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MS Harmony Intense takes 3 of 3 categories.

Compass
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MS Harmony Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Compass0/3

MS Harmony Intense3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MS Harmony Intense
Sillage & projection: MS Harmony Intense
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MS Harmony Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CompassShirley May

MS Harmony IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMS Harmony Intense

SillageMS Harmony Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value61

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

musky60%

amber50%

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

cinnamon30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperMandarin OrangeBergamotCardamom

Heart

CinnamonCorianderNutmeg

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver

Notes

CardamomVetiverPepperCinnamonMuskEbonyCedarNutmegSaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MS Harmony Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,654

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,758

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMS Harmony IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shirley May Compass targets the classic masculine lane with a hit of fresh energy that transitions quickly into dry spice. It kicks off with a bright splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, backed by a sharp kick of black pepper and cardamom. The initial brightness fades within ten minutes as the middle notes of nutme…

Reviews →

MS Harmony Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is a warm spicy woody fragrance created for men who appreciate cozy, aromatic profiles. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pepper and fragrant cardamom, creating an immediate prickle of dry spice. As it settles, nutmeg, saffron, and cinnamon add a glowing warmth that feel…

Reviews →

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, Compass or MS Harmony Intense?

MS Harmony Intense takes 3 of 3 categories. Compass is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; MS Harmony Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Compass for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MS Harmony Intense for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Compass or MS Harmony Intense?

MS Harmony Intense lasts longest (MS Harmony Intense 73/100, Compass 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Compass or MS Harmony Intense?

MS Harmony Intense projects furthest (MS Harmony Intense 63/100, Compass 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Compass and MS Harmony Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Compass or MS Harmony Intense better for summer or winter?

Compass suits day or night wear; MS Harmony Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Compass and MS Harmony Intense?

Compass has top notes of Pepper, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver. MS Harmony Intense features Cardamom, Vetiver, Pepper, Cinnamon and Musk.