Fragrance comparison

Grim vs Maskuline

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

Grim

Landgrim

3.333 votes

Rank #63,510 SmokyCannabis

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Maskuline

Negligé Perfume Lab

3.4522 votes

Rank #54,679 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maskuline takes 3 of 4 categories.

Grim
Choose it for a smoky and cannabis character. Wins on longevity.
Maskuline
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Grim1/4

Maskuline3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GrimLandgrim

MaskulineNegligé Perfume Lab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.45/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 20%Had 29%Want 51%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

67%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

14%Love

41%Like

23%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityGrim

SillageMaskuline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value53

Category winnerMaskulineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

cannabis91%

ozonic83%

aromatic74%

white floral65%

green56%

woody100%

aromatic83%

green65%

oud48%

earthy30%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ozonic notesAiry NoteCypress

Heart

cannabisGardeniaVetiver

Base

SmokeBalsamic NotesIso E SuperAmbroxan

Top

CypressLeatherVetiver

Heart

PineAtlas CedarOakMoss

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodBlack currant leafLicoriceSmokeHopsPatchouliRose Hip

InformationalShared notesCypress, Vetiver and Smoke. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,510

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#54,679

PerfumerMaria Chaikovskaya

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMaskulineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Grim opens with a cool ozonic, cypress-led lift, then quickly turns darker and more textured. Smoke, green cannabis facets and vetiver do most of the work, while gardenia softens the centre without making it feel floral first. It reads more atmospheric than easygoing, with a dry woody-musky base built around Iso E Sup…

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Maskuline by Negligé Perfume Lab opens with a sharp burst of cypress, rugged leather, and dark vetiver. As it settles, dense pine needles and oakmoss create an earthy, evergreen aroma that stays steady on skin. It suits cold weather, outdoor walks, or quiet evenings when you want a straight, heavy forest profile witho…

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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, Grim or Maskuline?

Maskuline takes 3 of 4 categories. Grim is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Maskuline is rated 3.45/5 from 22 votes. Choose Grim for a smoky and cannabis character. Wins on longevity. Choose Maskuline for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Grim or Maskuline?

Grim lasts longest (Grim 80/100, Maskuline 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Grim or Maskuline?

Maskuline projects furthest (Maskuline 61/100, Grim 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Grim and Maskuline smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Cypress, Vetiver and Smoke.

Is Grim or Maskuline better for summer or winter?

Maskuline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Grim and Maskuline?

Grim has top notes of Ozonic notes, Airy Note and Cypress, heart notes of cannabis, Gardenia and Vetiver, a base of Smoke, Balsamic Notes, Iso E Super and Ambroxan. Maskuline has top notes of Cypress, Leather and Vetiver, heart notes of Pine, Atlas Cedar, Oak and Moss, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Black currant leaf and Licorice.