Fragrance comparison

Fulad vs Musk Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 289 ratings analysed

Fulad

Nabeel

3.9452 votes

Rank #19,183 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Musk Cologne

Bortnikoff

4.43237 votes

Rank #3,426 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fulad
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Musk Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Fulad2/7

Musk Cologne5/7

Ratings & consensus: Musk Cologne
Community sentiment: Musk Cologne
Longevity: Musk Cologne
Sillage & projection: Musk Cologne
Value for money: Fulad
Versatility: Fulad
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musk Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FuladNabeel

Musk CologneBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 56%Had 9%Want 35%

4.43/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

Category winnerMusk CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

31%Like

25%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

68%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerMusk CologneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMusk Cologne

SillageMusk Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value37

Category winnerFuladBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

green69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

musky91%

sweet83%

woody74%

powdery65%

yellow floral56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green TeaTangerine

Heart

JasmineCedar

Base

AmberMusk

Top

TangerineSweet OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangGreen TeaMagnoliaTuberoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Natural MuskSandalwoodGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesGreen Tea and Tangerine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFuladMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex53

Women8

Men24

Unisex69

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,426

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews37

Category winnerMusk CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fulad by Nabeel is a 2023 release that shifts away from typical heavy Middle Eastern oud profiles. It centers on a clean blend of green tea and zesty tangerine, which slowly grounds itself in cedar and jasmine. It is a fresh, modern daily option built for warm spring mornings and active afternoon wear.

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Musk Cologne by Bortnikoff hits skin with a bright, sunny burst of tangerine, sweet orange, and bergamot. The citrus feels ripe and fleshy rather than sharp or synthetic. Within twenty minutes, creamy yellow florals like ylang-ylang and magnolia surface, softening the sharp edges. The base reveals authentic natural mu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fulad or Musk Cologne?

Musk Cologne takes 5 of 7 categories. Fulad is rated 3.94/5 from 52 votes; Musk Cologne is rated 4.43/5 from 237 votes. Choose Fulad for a amber and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Musk Cologne for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fulad or Musk Cologne?

Musk Cologne lasts longest (Musk Cologne 68/100, Fulad 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fulad or Musk Cologne?

Musk Cologne projects furthest (Musk Cologne 57/100, Fulad 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fulad and Musk Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Tea and Tangerine.

Is Fulad or Musk Cologne better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fulad is the stronger pick. For winter, Fulad is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fulad and Musk Cologne?

Fulad has top notes of Green Tea and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Amber and Musk. Musk Cologne has top notes of Tangerine, Sweet Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Green Tea, Magnolia and Tuberose, a base of Natural Musk, Sandalwood and Guaiac Wood.