Fragrance comparison

Island Muse vs Goku

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Island Muse

Elysian

3.3113 votes

Rank #61,950 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #21,031 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Goku takes 3 of 5 categories.

Island Muse
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Island Muse2/5

Goku3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Island MuseElysian

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerIsland MuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

8%Like

31%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityGoku

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value31

Category winnerIsland MuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

tropical61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CoconutLimeMandarinCitrusTropical FruitsHibiscus

Heart2 to 3 hours

Indian JasmineMarine notesSugar Cane

Base3 to 4 hours

PepperVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

Top

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Lime and Marine notes. Durations are only published for Island Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,950

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#21,031

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerGokuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Island Muse by Elysian delivers a bright tropical profile built around coconut and crisp citrus. The opening pairs sharp lime and juicy mandarin with lush hibiscus and sweet tropical fruits. As the initial spray settles, an airy marine accord merges with Indian jasmine and sweet sugar cane, creating a breezy coastal c…

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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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, Island Muse or Goku?

Goku takes 3 of 5 categories. Island Muse is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Island Muse for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Island Muse or Goku?

Goku lasts longest (Goku 59/100, Island Muse 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Island Muse or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, Island Muse 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Island Muse and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Coconut, Lime and Marine notes.

Is Island Muse or Goku better for summer or winter?

Island Muse suits daytime wear; Goku suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Island Muse and Goku?

Island Muse has top notes of Coconut, Lime, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Marine notes and Sugar Cane, a base of Pepper, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.