Irth vs Spiky Muse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Spiky MuseChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irth3/7
Spiky Muse3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Spiky Muse
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Spiky Muse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spiky Muse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IrthNabeelSpiky MuseEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
3.81/ 5 · 622 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
36%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
622 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpiky Muse
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
rose100%
woody92%
citrus84%
oud77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, rose and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
BergamotPink PepperStrawberry
Heart2-4 hrs
RosePistachio
Base6-8+ hrs
AkigalawoodAmbrofix™CedarwoodTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRose, Strawberry and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Spiky Muse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter18
Day100
Night33
Category winnerSpiky MuseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,273
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#6,148
PerfumerLouise Turner
Launched—
Reviews62
Category winnerSpiky MuseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
Reviews →Spiky Muse by Ex Nihilo turns the traditional floral genre on its head by pairing fresh, dewy rose petals with a sharp burst of upcycled strawberry and sparkling pink pepper. The opening feels crunchy and bright, almost like biting into a firm, underripe berry sprinkled with citrus zest. As the fragrance settles onto …
Reviews →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, Irth or Spiky Muse?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Spiky Muse is rated 3.81/5 from 622 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Spiky Muse for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Irth or Spiky Muse?
They last about the same: Spiky Muse 73/100, Irth 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Irth or Spiky Muse?
Projection is very close: Irth 64/100, Spiky Muse 64/100 for sillage.
Do Irth and Spiky Muse smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Strawberry and Cedarwood.
Is Irth or Spiky Muse better for summer or winter?
For summer, Spiky Muse is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Spiky Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Irth and Spiky Muse?
Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Spiky Muse has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose and Pistachio, a base of Akigalawood, Ambrofix™, Cedarwood and Tonka Bean.
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