Fragrance comparison

Medullary-ray vs Pheromone Musk

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

Medullary-ray

Jorum Studio

3.71117 votes

Rank #33,336 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pheromone Musk

Marilyn Miglin

4.4522 votes

Rank #33,056 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Musk takes 5 of 5 categories.

Medullary-ray
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring.
Pheromone Musk
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Medullary-ray0/5

Pheromone Musk5/5

Ratings & consensus: Pheromone Musk
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pheromone Musk
Sillage & projection: Pheromone Musk
Value for money: Pheromone Musk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pheromone Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Medullary-rayJorum Studio

Pheromone MuskMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

4.45/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 60%

Category winnerPheromone MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

32%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

117 votes

55%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Musk

SillagePheromone Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPheromone MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

green80%

fresh spicy70%

leather60%

amber50%

amber100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OliveGuaiac WoodHayCedarValerianCastoreumMyrrhVetiverJuniperOlibanumFig LeafSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskMyrrhNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)OlibanumLotusPalm LeafJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Juniper and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Pheromone Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex58

Women0

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,336

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPheromone MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Medullary-ray by Jorum Studio is a woody, green fragrance that captures the smell of a woodcarver's workshop. A crisp blast of dry cedar shavings meets Tuscan olive oil and fig leaf, creating an unsweet, savory aroma. It works beautifully for crisp autumn days when you want a dry, textured scent that feels grounded.

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Pheromone Musk by Marilyn Miglin offers an earthy, resinous twist on the traditional musk profile. Instead of leaning into sweet modern vanillas, it builds around a foundation of clean musk, warm myrrh, and smoky olibanum frankincense. A distinct herbal bitterness enters through nard Himalayan, also known as spikenard…

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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, Medullary-ray or Pheromone Musk?

Pheromone Musk takes 5 of 5 categories. Medullary-ray is rated 3.71/5 from 117 votes; Pheromone Musk is rated 4.45/5 from 22 votes. Choose Medullary-ray for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring. Choose Pheromone Musk for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Medullary-ray or Pheromone Musk?

They last about the same: Pheromone Musk 73/100, Medullary-ray 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Medullary-ray or Pheromone Musk?

Pheromone Musk projects furthest (Pheromone Musk 63/100, Medullary-ray 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Medullary-ray and Pheromone Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Juniper and Olibanum.

Is Medullary-ray or Pheromone Musk better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Musk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Medullary-ray and Pheromone Musk?

Medullary-ray features Olive, Guaiac Wood, Hay, Cedar and Valerian. Pheromone Musk features Musk, Myrrh, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Olibanum and Lotus.