Fragrance comparison

DX 77 Man vs White Musk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,632 ratings analysed

DX 77 Man

Chris Adams

3.5012 votes

Rank #25,164 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

White Musk

Jovan · 1990

3.991,620 votes

Rank #27,449 MuskyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Musk takes 3 of 5 categories.

DX 77 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Musk
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

DX 77 Man2/5

White Musk3/5

Ratings & consensus: White Musk
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: White Musk
Sillage & projection: DX 77 Man
Value for money: White Musk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DX 77 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DX 77 ManChris Adams

White MuskJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 47%Had 30%Want 23%

3.99/ 5 · 1,620 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerWhite MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

30%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

411 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityWhite Musk

SillageDX 77 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWhite MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

musky100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCitrusesGingerBergamotGalbanumMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

Spicy NotesThymeMintLavenderGeraniumNutmegCloves

Base2-4 hrs

VetiverMuskCinnamonSandalwoodAmber

Top

Granny Smith appleMintMelonCitrusesThyme

Heart

ClovesGeranium

Base

White Musk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Melon, Thyme and Mint. Durations are only published for DX 77 Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men34

Unisex61

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1990

Reviews0

Category winnerDX 77 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DX 77 Man by Chris Adams is an aromatic budget cologne built on a crisp nineties green profile. The ginger hits immediately. You get a snappy blast of peppery root, tart green apple, and sparkling bergamot that cuts straight through humid morning air. A brisk wave of fresh mint, herbal lavender, and garden thyme surfa…

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Jovan White Musk is a straightforward, budget friendly option for anyone wanting a clean, soapy presence on skin. This cologne concentrates on a soft musk base, supported by light ylang ylang and jasmine. It fits best as a casual daytime spray after a shower or in tight office cubicles where strong scents cause compla…

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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, DX 77 Man or White Musk?

White Musk takes 3 of 5 categories. DX 77 Man is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes; White Musk is rated 3.99/5 from 1,620 votes. Choose DX 77 Man for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Musk for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DX 77 Man or White Musk?

They last about the same: White Musk 55/100, DX 77 Man 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, DX 77 Man or White Musk?

DX 77 Man projects furthest (DX 77 Man 53/100, White Musk 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DX 77 Man and White Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Citruses, Melon, Thyme and Mint.

Is DX 77 Man or White Musk better for summer or winter?

DX 77 Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DX 77 Man and White Musk?

DX 77 Man has top notes of Apple, Citruses, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Spicy Notes, Thyme, Mint and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. White Musk has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Melon and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves and Geranium, a base of White Musk.