Ishtar vs Pheromone Jasmine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ishtar takes 4 of 5 categories.
IshtarChoose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pheromone JasmineChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ishtar4/5
Pheromone Jasmine1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ishtar
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ishtar
- Sillage & projection
- Ishtar
- Value for money
- Pheromone Jasmine
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ishtar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IshtarRogue PerfumeryPheromone JasmineMarilyn MiglinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.63/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
3.57/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%
Category winnerIshtarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
30%Like
18%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate
125 votes
38%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
29%Dislike
5%Hate
21 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIshtar
SillageIshtar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPheromone JasmineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
warm spicy65%
musky56%
amber100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumJuniperMuskMyrrhLilyBenzoinSandalwood
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
JasmineOlibanumMyrrhPalm LeafNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)JuniperLotus
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Juniper and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Pheromone Jasmine, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,717
PerfumerManuel Cross
Launched—
Reviews65
Overall rank#23,618
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerIshtarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIshtar wears like clean incense with a silvery, soapy edge. Juniper and olibanum give it an aromatic lift, while benzoin, myrrh, musk and sandalwood keep it smooth, lightly resinous and softly woody. On skin it often feels fresher and drier than the note list suggests. If you want dark smoke or dense amber, sample fir…
Reviews →Pheromone Jasmine by Marilyn Miglin delivers an intense white floral aroma centered on pungent, heady jasmine. Instead of a fresh and dewy blossom, the scent immediately reveals a deep amber accord backed by resinous olibanum and smoky myrrh. Green palm leaf and sharp juniper give the opening a crisp, herbal edge, whi…
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, Ishtar or Pheromone Jasmine?
Ishtar takes 4 of 5 categories. Ishtar is rated 3.63/5 from 179 votes; Pheromone Jasmine is rated 3.57/5 from 21 votes. Choose Ishtar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pheromone Jasmine for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ishtar or Pheromone Jasmine?
Ishtar lasts longest (Ishtar 77/100, Pheromone Jasmine 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ishtar or Pheromone Jasmine?
Ishtar projects furthest (Ishtar 65/100, Pheromone Jasmine 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ishtar and Pheromone Jasmine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Juniper and Myrrh.
Is Ishtar or Pheromone Jasmine better for summer or winter?
Pheromone Jasmine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ishtar and Pheromone Jasmine?
Ishtar features Olibanum, Juniper, Musk, Myrrh and Lily. Pheromone Jasmine features Jasmine, Olibanum, Myrrh, Palm Leaf and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi).
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