Fragrance comparison

Kologne, Shield of protection vs Musgo Real Alto Mar

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 798 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kologne, Shield of protection

By Kilian

3.90775 votes

Rank #5,409 CitrusAromatic

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Musgo Real Alto Mar

Claus Porto

4.0023 votes

Rank #38,589 FreshOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kologne, Shield of protection takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kologne, Shield of protection
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Musgo Real Alto Mar
Choose it for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Kologne, Shield of protection4/5

Musgo Real Alto Mar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Kologne, Shield of protection
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kologne, Shield of protection
Sillage & projection: Kologne, Shield of protection
Value for money: Musgo Real Alto Mar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kologne, Shield of protection

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kologne, Shield of protectionBy Kilian

Musgo Real Alto MarClaus Porto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 775 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 26%Had 3%Want 70%

Category winnerKologne, Shield of protectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

37%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

564 votes

39%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityKologne, Shield of protection

SillageKologne, Shield of protection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMusgo Real Alto MarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

green48%

fresh spicy30%

fresh100%

ozonic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinBitter OrangeMintLimeEucalyptus

Heart

RosemaryPetitgrainNeroliGingerGalbanum

Base

CedarGreen SapCashmere WoodMusk

Top30 to 45 minutes

CaloneMintAnise

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineRosemaryAbsinthe

Base2 to 4 hours

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMint, Rosemary and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Musgo Real Alto Mar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall7

Winter0

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex47

Women9

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,409

PerfumerCalice Becker

Launched—

Reviews104

Overall rank#38,589

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerKologne, Shield of protectionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kologne, Shield of protection by By Kilian is a crisp, citrus-forward fragrance designed for everyday wear. Launched in 2022, it features a vibrant opening of green mandarin and lime, anchored by an herbal heart and a steady, clean base of musk and cedarwood. It performs best during warm spring and summer days, acting…

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Musgo Real Alto Mar by Claus Porto is a fresh aromatic aquatic fragrance built around cool herbs and coastal air. The scent opens with a sharp burst of mint and breezy calone, accented by the sweet licorice warmth of anise. As the opening settles, an unconventional herbal heart emerges through absinthe and aromatic ro…

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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, Kologne, Shield of protection or Musgo Real Alto Mar?

Kologne, Shield of protection takes 4 of 5 categories. Kologne, Shield of protection is rated 3.90/5 from 775 votes; Musgo Real Alto Mar is rated 4.00/5 from 23 votes. Choose Kologne, Shield of protection for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Musgo Real Alto Mar for a fresh and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kologne, Shield of protection or Musgo Real Alto Mar?

Kologne, Shield of protection lasts longest (Kologne, Shield of protection 61/100, Musgo Real Alto Mar 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kologne, Shield of protection or Musgo Real Alto Mar?

Kologne, Shield of protection projects furthest (Kologne, Shield of protection 52/100, Musgo Real Alto Mar 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kologne, Shield of protection and Musgo Real Alto Mar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Rosemary and Cashmere Wood.

Is Kologne, Shield of protection or Musgo Real Alto Mar better for summer or winter?

Musgo Real Alto Mar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kologne, Shield of protection and Musgo Real Alto Mar?

Kologne, Shield of protection has top notes of Green Mandarin, Bitter Orange, Mint and Lime, heart notes of Rosemary, Petitgrain, Neroli and Ginger, a base of Cedar, Green Sap, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Musgo Real Alto Mar has top notes of Calone, Mint and Anise, heart notes of Jasmine, Rosemary and Absinthe, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.