Fragrance comparison

Emerald vs Wondermusk

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Emerald

Cuarzo Signature · 2010

3.9212 votes

Rank #50,227 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Wondermusk

House of Fanatics

3.673 votes

Rank #57,733 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wondermusk takes 2 of 4 categories.

Emerald
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wondermusk
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Emerald1/4

Wondermusk2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Wondermusk
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Wondermusk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Emerald

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EmeraldCuarzo Signature

WondermuskHouse of Fanatics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 25%Want 56%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

83%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityWondermusk

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value10

Category winnerWondermuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

musky84%

amber77%

green69%

powdery61%

musky100%

amber92%

citrus84%

smoky77%

rose69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both musky, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliHyacinthLavenderIncenseBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

JasmineViolet LeafLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaHibiscus

Base

MuskAmberVanillePatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliWhite Rose

Base6-8 hrs

IncenseMusk

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Incense, Bergamot and Pink Pepper. Durations are only published for Wondermusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Spring50

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,227

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched2010

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEmeraldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuarzo Signature Emerald opens with a crisp, dew-covered blast of green hyacinth, bitter neroli, and sparkling bergamot, rounded out by a subtle pinch of pink pepper. As that initial citrus fizz softens on your skin, a fresh floral heart of jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, and leafy violet emerges, creating the feeling of…

Reviews →

House of Fanatics Wondermusk pairs sharp Calabrian bergamot and crackling pink pepper with a surprisingly clean floral core. Sprayed on skin, the citrus bite softens within twenty minutes as bitter neroli and dewy white rose settle into place. It never turns syrupy or heavy. Instead, Somalian incense drifts beneath a …

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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, Emerald or Wondermusk?

Wondermusk takes 2 of 4 categories. Emerald is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Wondermusk is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Emerald for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wondermusk for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Emerald or Wondermusk?

Wondermusk lasts longest (Wondermusk 47/100, Emerald 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Emerald or Wondermusk?

Projection is very close: Emerald 50/100, Wondermusk 50/100 for sillage.

Do Emerald and Wondermusk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Neroli, Incense, Bergamot and Pink Pepper.

Is Emerald or Wondermusk better for summer or winter?

Emerald suits daytime wear; Wondermusk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Emerald and Wondermusk?

Emerald has top notes of Neroli, Hyacinth, Lavender and Incense, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet Leaf, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanille and Patchouli. Wondermusk has top notes of Pink Pepper and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Neroli and White Rose, a base of Incense and Musk.