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London Eye vs Musk Barrel

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

Updated 106 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Barrel takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • London Eye

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Musk Barrel

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

London Eye3/7
Musk Barrel4/7
Ratings & consensus
London Eye
Community sentiment
Musk Barrel
Longevity
Musk Barrel
Sillage & projection
Musk Barrel
Value for money
London Eye
Versatility
London Eye
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Musk Barrel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
London EyeJust Jack
Musk BarrelRegalien
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 66%Had 8%Want 26%
3.60/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 35%Had 9%Want 55%
Category winnerLondon EyeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
14%Hate

42 votes

49%Love
24%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
5%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerMusk BarrelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityMusk Barrel

SillageMusk Barrel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value47
Category winnerLondon EyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
oud91%
warm spicy83%
musky74%
woody65%
amber56%
woody100%
fresh spicy91%
warm spicy83%
powdery74%
musky65%
white floral56%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CuminBlack PepperSaffronCorianderCoffeeCardamom
Heart
FrankincenseJasmineGeranium
Base
OudMuskWoody NotesCedarBirch
Top
Black PepperCuminSaffron
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAtlas CedarAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCumin, Black Pepper, Saffron and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring39
Summer28
Fall100
Winter94
Day53
Night100
Spring65
Summer20
Fall100
Winter75
Day40
Night100
Category winnerLondon EyeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men70
Unisex23
Women7
Men71
Unisex24
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#7,834

PerfumerCara Sylvain

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerMusk BarrelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London Eye by Just Jack offers a dry, woody scent profile built for cooler weather. It combines dusty spices like cumin and black pepper with dry oud, cedar, and birch. This unisex fragrance wears best in casual, cold-weather settings where its smoky, resinous qualities can linger on warm wool clothing without overwhe…

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Musk Barrel by Regalien is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Musk Barrel was launched in 2018. The nose behind this fragrance is Cara Sylvain. Top notes are Black Pepper, Cumin and Saffron; middle notes are Honeysuckle and Jasmine; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Atlas Cedar, Amber and Patchouli. It opens with Blac…

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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, London Eye or Musk Barrel?

Musk Barrel takes 4 of 7 categories. London Eye is rated 3.69/5 from 42 votes; Musk Barrel is rated 3.60/5 from 64 votes. Choose London Eye for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Musk Barrel for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London Eye or Musk Barrel?

Musk Barrel lasts longest (Musk Barrel 81/100, London Eye 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Eye or Musk Barrel?

Musk Barrel projects furthest (Musk Barrel 73/100, London Eye 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Eye and Musk Barrel smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cumin, Black Pepper, Saffron and Jasmine.

Is London Eye or Musk Barrel better for summer or winter?

For summer, London Eye is the stronger pick. For winter, London Eye is the stronger pick. London Eye suits evening wear; Musk Barrel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Eye and Musk Barrel?

London Eye has top notes of Cumin, Black Pepper, Saffron and Coriander, heart notes of Frankincense, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Oud, Musk, Woody Notes and Cedar. Musk Barrel has top notes of Black Pepper, Cumin and Saffron, heart notes of Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Atlas Cedar and Amber.

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