Fragrance comparison

Le Pavillon D'Or vs White Musk

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 2,279 ratings analysed

4 wins

Le Pavillon D'Or

Parfums Dusita

3.94659 votes

Rank #5,999 WoodyGreen

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37%scent match

Some overlap

White Musk

Jovan · 1990

3.991,620 votes

Rank #25,564 MuskyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Pavillon D'Or takes 4 of 7 categories.

Le Pavillon D'Or
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
White Musk
Choose it for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Le Pavillon D'Or4/7

White Musk3/7

Ratings & consensus: White Musk
Community sentiment: White Musk
Longevity: Le Pavillon D'Or
Sillage & projection: Le Pavillon D'Or
Value for money: White Musk
Versatility: Le Pavillon D'Or
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Pavillon D'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Le Pavillon D'OrParfums Dusita

White MuskJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 659 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 1,620 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerWhite MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

659 votes

30%Love

52%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

411 votes

Category winnerWhite MuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityLe Pavillon D'Or

SillageLe Pavillon D'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value88

Category winnerWhite MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

iris61%

musky100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orris RootMintHoneysuckle

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig LeafThymeOlibanumBoroniaHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

OakAustralian Sandalwood

Top

Granny Smith appleMintMelonCitrusesThyme

Heart

ClovesGeranium

Base

White Musk

InformationalShared notesMint, Honeysuckle and Thyme. Durations are only published for Le Pavillon D'Or, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe Pavillon D'OrMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex59

Women28

Work 40%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 7%

Men34

Unisex61

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,999

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews79

Overall rank#25,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1990

Reviews0

Category winnerLe Pavillon D'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Le Pavillon D'Or by Parfums Dusita smells like an old wooden box filled with herbal teabags left open near a sunlit garden. The spray opens with a crisp snap of wild mint, cold earthy orris root, and pale honeysuckle nectar. Give it five minutes. The cooling sharpness softens as bitter green fig leaf, dry thyme, and h…

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Jovan White Musk is a straightforward, budget friendly option for anyone wanting a clean, soapy presence on skin. This cologne concentrates on a soft musk base, supported by light ylang ylang and jasmine. It fits best as a casual daytime spray after a shower or in tight office cubicles where strong scents cause compla…

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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, Le Pavillon D'Or or White Musk?

Le Pavillon D'Or takes 4 of 7 categories. Le Pavillon D'Or is rated 3.94/5 from 659 votes; White Musk is rated 3.99/5 from 1,620 votes. Choose Le Pavillon D'Or for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose White Musk for a musky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Le Pavillon D'Or or White Musk?

Le Pavillon D'Or lasts longest (Le Pavillon D'Or 63/100, White Musk 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Le Pavillon D'Or or White Musk?

Le Pavillon D'Or projects furthest (Le Pavillon D'Or 59/100, White Musk 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Le Pavillon D'Or and White Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Honeysuckle and Thyme.

Is Le Pavillon D'Or or White Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Pavillon D'Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Pavillon D'Or is the stronger pick. Le Pavillon D'Or suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Le Pavillon D'Or and White Musk?

Le Pavillon D'Or has top notes of Orris Root, Mint and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Thyme, Olibanum and Boronia, a base of Oak and Australian Sandalwood. White Musk has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Melon and Citruses, heart notes of Cloves and Geranium, a base of White Musk.