Fragrance comparison

De Beso en Beso vs If You Musk

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 736 ratings analysed

De Beso en Beso

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada

3.0522 votes

Rank #55,579 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

If You Musk

Bath & Body Works

4.12714 votes

Rank #6,638 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

If You Musk takes 5 of 5 categories.

De Beso en Beso
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
If You Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

De Beso en Beso0/5

If You Musk5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

De Beso en BesoAgatha Ruiz de la Prada

If You MuskBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.05/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 44%Had 5%Want 52%

4.12/ 5 · 714 votes

Have 93%Had 7%Want 0%

Category winnerIf You MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

27%Like

23%Ok

5%Dislike

27%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

53%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

670 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityIf You Musk

SillageIf You Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value85

Category winnerIf You MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

iris61%

musky100%

powdery88%

iris77%

soft spicy65%

violet53%

earthy42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red FruitsBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisOrange BlossomPink PepperRose

Base

Whipped CreamCedarSandalwoodMusk

Notes

MuskIrisPink Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIris, Pink Pepper and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter38

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex5

Women53

Men1

Unisex29

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,579

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerIf You MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

De Beso en Beso opens with bright mandarin, bergamot, and red fruits, then softens into a powdery iris and orange blossom heart over creamy woods and musk. It comes across as sweet, fresh, and lightly woody rather than heavy, with a playful feminine style that can work well for everyday wear, especially in mild to war…

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If You Musk by Bath & Body Works is a clean floral fragrance designed for daily wear. Released in 2024, this scent centers on a soft, skin-like musk profile accented by iris and pink pepper. It offers a subtle, intimate experience, perfect for those who prefer understated, non-intrusive aromas that mimic natural skin …

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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, De Beso en Beso or If You Musk?

If You Musk takes 5 of 5 categories. De Beso en Beso is rated 3.05/5 from 22 votes; If You Musk is rated 4.12/5 from 714 votes. Choose De Beso en Beso for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose If You Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, De Beso en Beso or If You Musk?

If You Musk lasts longest (If You Musk 47/100, De Beso en Beso 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, De Beso en Beso or If You Musk?

If You Musk projects furthest (If You Musk 42/100, De Beso en Beso 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do De Beso en Beso and If You Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Pink Pepper and Musk.

Is De Beso en Beso or If You Musk better for summer or winter?

De Beso en Beso suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in De Beso en Beso and If You Musk?

De Beso en Beso has top notes of Red Fruits, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Whipped Cream, Cedar, Sandalwood and Musk. If You Musk features Musk, Iris and Pink Pepper.