Fragrance comparison

Esmirna vs Mugler Show

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

3 wins

Esmirna

Thera Cosméticos

4.1323 votes

Rank #48,103 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,235 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Esmirna takes 3 of 5 categories.

Esmirna
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Mugler Show
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Esmirna3/5

Mugler Show2/5

Ratings & consensus: Esmirna
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Esmirna
Sillage & projection: Mugler Show
Value for money: Esmirna
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mugler Show

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EsmirnaThera Cosméticos

Mugler ShowMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 53%Had 19%Want 28%

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerEsmirnaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

22%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityEsmirna

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEsmirnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

floral92%

citrus84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both floral, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LitchiBergamotTarragon

Heart

Damask RoseMagnoliaCedar

Base

White MuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base4-6 hrs

White Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia and White Musk. Durations are only published for Mugler Show, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,103

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerMugler ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Esmirna opens with a sharp pop of tart litchi, bitter bergamot, and herbal tarragon. As the initial spray settles on skin, a crisp Damask rose takes center stage alongside soft magnolia and a dry cedar woodiness. The base warms into clean white musk and quiet amber, giving the fresh floral structure a smooth resting p…

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Mugler Show is a bright, uplifting floral Eau de Toilette that trades the brand's legendary drama for crisp, sunlit simplicity. The composition opens with a lively splash of tart bergamot that provides an invigorating citrus wake-up call before settling into a dewy heart of fresh magnolia petals. As the scent warms on…

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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, Esmirna or Mugler Show?

Esmirna takes 3 of 5 categories. Esmirna is rated 4.13/5 from 23 votes; Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes. Choose Esmirna for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Mugler Show for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Esmirna or Mugler Show?

Esmirna lasts longest (Esmirna 68/100, Mugler Show 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Esmirna or Mugler Show?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, Esmirna 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Esmirna and Mugler Show smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is Esmirna or Mugler Show better for summer or winter?

Esmirna suits day or night wear; Mugler Show suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Esmirna and Mugler Show?

Esmirna has top notes of Litchi, Bergamot and Tarragon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Magnolia and Cedar, a base of White Musk and Amber. Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk.