Fragrance comparison

Faris vs Musgo Real Black Edition

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

4 wins

Faris

Kajal

4.11259 votes

Rank #4,872 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Musgo Real Black Edition

Claus Porto

4.3312 votes

Rank #50,263 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Faris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Faris
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Musgo Real Black Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Faris4/5

Musgo Real Black Edition1/5

Ratings & consensus: Faris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Faris
Sillage & projection: Faris
Value for money: Musgo Real Black Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Faris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FarisKajal

Musgo Real Black EditionClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 1%Want 51%

Category winnerFarisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

28%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

42%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFaris

SillageFaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value54

Category winnerMusgo Real Black EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

woody65%

lavender53%

amber42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

cacao77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderJuniper BerriesBergamotLemonAppleOrange

Heart

JasmineRoseCloveNutmegCoriander

Base

AmberVetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

LemonJuniper BerriesBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

CacaoCardamomNutmeg

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarTonka BeanPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Musgo Real Black Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter37

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex13

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,872

PerfumerDavid Chieze, Urs Castelletti

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#50,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFarisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Faris by Kajal is a refreshing woody aromatic scent designed for daily wear. It balances crisp juniper berries and lavender against a clean, warm cedarwood and patchouli base. The result is a refined, office ready fragrance that remains fresh for hours without turning harsh.

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Musgo Real Black Edition by Claus Porto brings together crisp citrus fruits, dark spice, and grounding forest woods. It opens with a brisk combination of lemon, bergamot, and tart juniper berries, giving the first few minutes a clean, traditional splash. That sharp freshness soon settles into a warm spicy heart where …

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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, Faris or Musgo Real Black Edition?

Faris takes 4 of 5 categories. Faris is rated 4.11/5 from 259 votes; Musgo Real Black Edition is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Faris for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Musgo Real Black Edition for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Faris or Musgo Real Black Edition?

Faris lasts longest (Faris 72/100, Musgo Real Black Edition 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Faris or Musgo Real Black Edition?

Faris projects furthest (Faris 60/100, Musgo Real Black Edition 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Faris and Musgo Real Black Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Nutmeg.

Is Faris or Musgo Real Black Edition better for summer or winter?

Musgo Real Black Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Faris and Musgo Real Black Edition?

Faris has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Clove and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Musgo Real Black Edition has top notes of Lemon, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cacao, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Vetiver.