Fragrance comparison

Gin Musk vs INK

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

Gin Musk

Alex Perfume

3.5135 votes

Rank #42,108 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

INK

Mallo

3.8126 votes

Rank #24,648 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

INK takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gin Musk
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
INK
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Gin Musk1/7

INK5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gin MuskAlex Perfume

INKMallo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%

3.81/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 19%Had 1%Want 80%

Category winnerINKRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

23%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

26%Hate

35 votes

54%Love

12%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

12%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerINKMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityINK

SillageINK

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

musky80%

citrus70%

woody60%

powdery50%

woody100%

amber91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

sweet65%

balsamic56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimePink PepperBergamotMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

JuniperGeraniumBulgarian RoseCinnamonOsmanthusTobaccoGinger

Base

MuskOakmossCedarSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinVetiverStyrax

Notes

InkRaspberryStyraxSandalwoodFrankincenseIndian OudLabdanumOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Styrax. Durations are only published for INK, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall88

Winter82

Day94

Night100

Spring11

Summer22

Fall78

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerGin MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men52

Unisex28

Women21

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,108

PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,648

PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerINKHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gin Musk is a bright, juniper-led aromatic that really does lean into a gin and citrus impression up top, with lime, bergamot and pink pepper giving it a crisp, fizzy edge. As it settles, florals and spice peek through (rose, geranium, ginger, cinnamon), then it dries down into clean musk with mossy woods, soft resins…

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INK by Mallo delivers an unusual balance of dark resins, sharp ink, and tart fruit. Created in collaboration with tattoo artist GAKKIN, this unisex release centers on a distinctive carbon ink accord paired with rich Indian oud and tangy raspberry. As the scent settles, warm balsamic styrax, frankincense, and creamy sa…

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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, Gin Musk or INK?

INK takes 5 of 7 categories. Gin Musk is rated 3.51/5 from 35 votes; INK is rated 3.81/5 from 26 votes. Choose Gin Musk for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose INK for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gin Musk or INK?

INK lasts longest (INK 78/100, Gin Musk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gin Musk or INK?

INK projects furthest (INK 61/100, Gin Musk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gin Musk and INK smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Styrax.

Is Gin Musk or INK better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gin Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, INK is the stronger pick. Gin Musk suits day or night wear; INK suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gin Musk and INK?

Gin Musk has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar and Sandalwood. INK features Ink, Raspberry, Styrax, Sandalwood and Frankincense.