Fragrance comparison

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan vs Verdeau

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 10 ratings analysed

4 wins

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan

Jinx Smells

5.002 votes

Rank #39,025 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Verdeau

Elysian

4.008 votes

Rank #46,851 LeatherSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan takes 4 of 4 categories.

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.
Verdeau
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan4/4

Verdeau0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan
Sillage & projection: J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan
Value for money: J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

J-Musk V2 Midnight SultanJinx Smells

VerdeauElysian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJ-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan

SillageJ-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value40

Category winnerJ-Musk V2 Midnight SultanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

oud84%

sweet77%

animalic69%

warm spicy61%

leather100%

sweet90%

fruity80%

animalic70%

tropical60%

fresh50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleCitrusPalisander Rosewood

Heart

Bulgarian RoseJasmine SambacBlue LotusImmortellePalo SantoCarnationRoseIris

Base

Natural MuskThailand OudAmbergrisCastoreumOud

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleJasmine SambacBergamotGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherMyrrhMountain AirClove

Base4 to 6 hours

Dark PatchouliOudCashmere MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Jasmine Sambac and Oud. Durations are only published for Verdeau, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,025

PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#46,851

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJ-Musk V2 Midnight SultanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan by Jinx Smells opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy pineapple and tart citrus cut against dry palisander rosewood. As the bright fruit settles into the skin, a dense floral core emerges, blending velvety Bulgarian rose, exotic blue lotus, and earthy iris with smoky palo santo wood. The d…

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Verdeau by Elysian brings together brisk freshness, juicy fruit, and dark, resinous depth. The fragrance begins with bright bergamot, zesty ginger, and sweet pineapple paired with clean jasmine sambac. As the opening brightens, an unexpected heart takes over, contrasting crisp mountain air with spiced clove, warm myrr…

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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, J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan or Verdeau?

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan takes 4 of 4 categories. J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Verdeau is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Choose Verdeau for a leather and sweet character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan or Verdeau?

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan lasts longest (J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan 100/100, Verdeau 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan or Verdeau?

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan projects furthest (J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan 100/100, Verdeau 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan and Verdeau smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and animalic accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Jasmine Sambac and Oud.

Is J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan or Verdeau better for summer or winter?

Verdeau suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan and Verdeau?

J-Musk V2 Midnight Sultan has top notes of Pineapple, Citrus and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine Sambac, Blue Lotus and Immortelle, a base of Natural Musk, Thailand Oud, Ambergris and Castoreum. Verdeau has top notes of Pineapple, Jasmine Sambac, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Leather, Myrrh, Mountain Air and Clove, a base of Dark Patchouli, Oud, Cashmere Musk and Amber.