Fragrance comparison

Imperial Musk vs nerd xy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 50 ratings analysed

Imperial Musk

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.3448 votes

Rank #9,178 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

nerd xy

Nerd

4.002 votes

Rank #58,221 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

nerd xy takes 2 of 3 categories.

Imperial Musk
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
nerd xy
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Imperial Musk1/3

nerd xy2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Imperial MuskMaison Anthony Marmin

nerd xyNerd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 58%Had 12%Want 31%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

73%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevitynerd xy

Sillagenerd xy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

powdery70%

honey60%

musky50%

green100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both green, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineMintWhite MuskFloral Notes

Heart

HoneySandalwoodRose

Base

Woody NotesMuskAmber

Notes

MintWoody NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Floral Notes and Woody Notes. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,178

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#58,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImperial MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial Musk by Maison Anthony Marmin opens with a sharp hit of pine and cool mint, softening quickly into a sweet, honeyed floral heart. It settles on the skin as a resinous, woody musk that remains grounded throughout the day. This unisex composition offers a versatile profile for those who enjoy aromatic greens la…

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A green, aromatic citrus scent with mint up front, woody structure underneath, and a light floral lift. nerd xy reads fresh and sharp first, then settles into something cleaner and woodier. It looks best suited to daytime wear in spring and warm weather. Available wear impressions suggest very strong projection and lo…

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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, Imperial Musk or nerd xy?

nerd xy takes 2 of 3 categories. Imperial Musk is rated 4.34/5 from 48 votes; nerd xy is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Imperial Musk for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose nerd xy for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial Musk or nerd xy?

nerd xy lasts longest (nerd xy 93/100, Imperial Musk 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial Musk or nerd xy?

nerd xy projects furthest (nerd xy 100/100, Imperial Musk 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial Musk and nerd xy smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Floral Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Imperial Musk or nerd xy better for summer or winter?

Imperial Musk suits daytime wear; nerd xy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial Musk and nerd xy?

Imperial Musk has top notes of Pine, Mint, White Musk and Floral Notes, heart notes of Honey, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Woody Notes, Musk and Amber. nerd xy features Mint, Woody Notes and Floral Notes.