Fragrance comparison

FACER vs Mugler Show

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

FACER

Perfumérica

5.003 votes

Rank #41,960 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,941 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Show takes 2 of 4 categories.

FACER
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on 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.

FACER1/4

Mugler Show2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mugler Show
Value for money: FACER
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

FACERPerfumérica

Mugler ShowMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value54

Category winnerFACERBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

fruity84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCassisLemonGrapefruit

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineRoseRed Berries

Base

White MuskCashmeranIncense

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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

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#41,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerMugler ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Perfumérica FACER opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter cassis before softening into a clean floral heart. Crisp lemon and tart grapefruit give the top notes an airy brightness that feels tailormade for warm spring mornings. As the citrus initial punch settles, jasmine and magnolia emerge over a base of whit…

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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, FACER or Mugler Show?

Mugler Show takes 2 of 4 categories. FACER is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes. Choose FACER for a citrus and musky character. Wins on 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, FACER or Mugler Show?

They last about the same: FACER 60/100, Mugler Show 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, FACER or Mugler Show?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, FACER 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FACER and Mugler Show smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is FACER or Mugler Show better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in FACER and Mugler Show?

FACER has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Rose and Red Berries, a base of White Musk, Cashmeran and Incense. Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk.