Fragrance comparison

I.Mirage 23 vs Musk Malaki

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

5 wins

I.Mirage 23

IO.KO 1954

4.2825 votes

Rank #17,831 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Musk Malaki

Swiss Arabian

4.1185 votes

Rank #5,444 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I.Mirage 23 takes 5 of 7 categories.

I.Mirage 23
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk Malaki
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

I.Mirage 235/7

Musk Malaki2/7

Ratings & consensus: I.Mirage 23
Community sentiment: I.Mirage 23
Longevity: I.Mirage 23
Sillage & projection: I.Mirage 23
Value for money: Musk Malaki
Versatility: I.Mirage 23
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musk Malaki

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I.Mirage 23IO.KO 1954

Musk MalakiSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 7%Had 6%Want 87%

4.11/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerI.Mirage 23Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

25 votes

64%Love

22%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerI.Mirage 23Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityI.Mirage 23

SillageI.Mirage 23

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value20

¤ Price value64

Category winnerMusk MalakiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

musky100%

amber88%

animalic77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

balsamic42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both animalic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBlack CurrantBergamotRosemaryPink Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

AmbergrisLeatherMuskVanillaCedarPatchouli

Top

Lily-of-the-Valley

Heart

White Musk

Base

MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Ambergris and Musk. 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

Summer92

Fall62

Winter23

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter72

Day–

Night–

Category winnerI.Mirage 23Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men11

Unisex54

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,831

PerfumerEnzo Galardi

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#5,444

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Category winnerMusk MalakiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

I.Mirage 23 is a bright, floral woody composition that leans into citrus and aromatic facets. It opens with a punchy blast of bergamot and lemon before settling into a soft, floral heart defined by immortelle. Best worn in moderate spring weather, it serves as a versatile, everyday scent for those who enjoy a clean an…

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Musk Malaki is a subtle, skin-scent oil that prioritizes a clean, ethereal muskiness over loud projection. Lily-of-the-valley offers a crisp, vegetal opening, while the base of musk and ambergris creates an intimate, soap-like aura. It acts more like a second skin than a traditional perfume, making it ideal for daily …

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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, I.Mirage 23 or Musk Malaki?

I.Mirage 23 takes 5 of 7 categories. I.Mirage 23 is rated 4.28/5 from 25 votes; Musk Malaki is rated 4.11/5 from 85 votes. Choose I.Mirage 23 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Malaki for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, I.Mirage 23 or Musk Malaki?

I.Mirage 23 lasts longest (I.Mirage 23 80/100, Musk Malaki 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I.Mirage 23 or Musk Malaki?

I.Mirage 23 projects furthest (I.Mirage 23 64/100, Musk Malaki 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I.Mirage 23 and Musk Malaki smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Ambergris and Musk.

Is I.Mirage 23 or Musk Malaki better for summer or winter?

For summer, I.Mirage 23 is the stronger pick. For winter, Musk Malaki is the stronger pick. I.Mirage 23 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I.Mirage 23 and Musk Malaki?

I.Mirage 23 has top notes of Lemon, Black Currant, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Immortelle, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Leather, Musk and Vanilla. Musk Malaki has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of White Musk, a base of Musk and Ambergris.