Masquerade vs Mezcal Añejo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mezcal Añejo takes 3 of 5 categories.
MasqueradeChoose it for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mezcal AñejoChoose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Masquerade2/5
Mezcal Añejo3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Mezcal Añejo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Masquerade
- Sillage & projection
- Masquerade
- Value for money
- Mezcal Añejo
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mezcal Añejo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MasqueradeCriminal ElementsMezcal AñejoKelly & JonesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.91/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 20%Had 3%Want 77%
4.20/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
Category winnerMezcal AñejoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
45%Like
18%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
40%Love
47%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMasquerade
SillageMasquerade
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMezcal AñejoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
smoky90%
fruity80%
green70%
powdery60%
vanilla50%
amber100%
leather92%
white floral84%
animalic77%
powdery69%
musky61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
AmberPeachSmokeBlack TeaResinsVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
JasmineLeatherAmberVelvetPeachChili PepperSmoke
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAmber, Peach and Smoke. Durations are only published for Masquerade, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring33
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter67
Day60
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#57,183
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,954
PerfumerKelly Jones
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMezcal AñejoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMasquerade by Criminal Elements opens with a burst of ripe, juicy peach cut cleanly by astringent black tea leaves. As the initial fruitiness settles on your skin, a veil of genuine sweet smoke rises up, evoking dried wood curls smoldering over an open hearth. The base develops into a cozy, resinous bed of golden ambe…
Reviews →Kelly & Jones Mezcal Anejo opens with the smoky warmth of a slow burn, bringing a deep, roasted agave note directly to the skin. Instead of a simple sweet smoke, this blend feels textured and dry, mixing the dark bite of black leather with the surprising creaminess of white florals. As the fragrance warms on the skin,…
Reviews →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, Masquerade or Mezcal Añejo?
Mezcal Añejo takes 3 of 5 categories. Masquerade is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Mezcal Añejo is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Masquerade for a amber and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mezcal Añejo for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Masquerade or Mezcal Añejo?
Masquerade lasts longest (Masquerade 78/100, Mezcal Añejo 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Masquerade or Mezcal Añejo?
Masquerade projects furthest (Masquerade 66/100, Mezcal Añejo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Masquerade and Mezcal Añejo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Amber, Peach and Smoke.
Is Masquerade or Mezcal Añejo better for summer or winter?
Masquerade suits evening wear; Mezcal Añejo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Masquerade and Mezcal Añejo?
Masquerade features Amber, Peach, Smoke, Black Tea and Resins. Mezcal Añejo features Jasmine, Leather, Amber, Velvet and Peach.
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