Epic Mirage vs Milky Way
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Epic Mirage takes 3 of 5 categories.
Epic MirageChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Milky WayChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Epic Mirage3/5
Milky Way2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Epic Mirage
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Milky Way
- Sillage & projection
- Epic Mirage
- Value for money
- Epic Mirage
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Milky Way
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Epic MirageRisala EliteMilky WayMAISON ASRARWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 40%Had 2%Want 58%
3.65/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%
Category winnerEpic MirageRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
47%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
5%Hate
85 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMilky Way
SillageEpic Mirage
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEpic MirageBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody88%
caramel77%
fruity65%
amber53%
vanilla42%
woody100%
powdery91%
sweet83%
vanilla74%
iris65%
balsamic56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, sweet and vanilla
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MarshmallowPearViolet LeavesYlang Ylang
Heart
Bubble GumCaramelLabdanumJasmine
Base
SugarTonkaSandalwoodCashmere WoodPatchouliVetiver
Top
MilkPlumCaramel
Heart
OrrisCashmere WoodYlang YlangJasmine
Base
SandalwoodVanillaTonka
InformationalShared notesYlang Ylang, Caramel, Jasmine and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Spring46
Summer41
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#52,001
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,918
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews45
Category winnerMilky WayHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpic Mirage is a sweet, candy-toned gourmand built around marshmallow, pear, caramel and sugar, with woody depth underneath. It opens playful and sugary, then settles into a softer mix of tonka, sandalwood and cashmere wood. This reads clearly feminine and youthful, but the woods and patchouli stop it from feeling com…
Reviews →Milky Way by Maison Asrar is a creamy gourmand that centers on milk, caramel, and vanilla. It offers a warm and cozy skin scent that feels comforting during cooler months. This unisex fragrance builds a soft, lactonic foundation with hints of plum and sandalwood, creating a pleasant aroma for everyday wear when you wa…
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, Epic Mirage or Milky Way?
Epic Mirage takes 3 of 5 categories. Epic Mirage is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Milky Way is rated 3.65/5 from 131 votes. Choose Epic Mirage for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Milky Way for a woody and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Epic Mirage or Milky Way?
Milky Way lasts longest (Milky Way 77/100, Epic Mirage 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epic Mirage or Milky Way?
Projection is very close: Epic Mirage 67/100, Milky Way 65/100 for sillage.
Do Epic Mirage and Milky Way smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Ylang Ylang, Caramel, Jasmine and Tonka.
Is Epic Mirage or Milky Way better for summer or winter?
Epic Mirage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic Mirage and Milky Way?
Epic Mirage has top notes of Marshmallow, Pear, Violet Leaves and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Bubble Gum, Caramel, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of Sugar, Tonka, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Milky Way has top notes of Milk, Plum and Caramel, heart notes of Orris, Cashmere Wood, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Tonka.
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