Fragrance comparison

Monarda Obscura vs Musc de Java

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

Monarda Obscura

Acidica Perfumes

3.867 votes

Rank #61,450 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Musc de Java

Les Nereides

3.7053 votes

Rank #23,379 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musc de Java takes 3 of 4 categories.

Monarda Obscura
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Musc de Java
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Monarda Obscura1/4

Musc de Java3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Monarda Obscura
Sillage & projection: Musc de Java
Value for money: Musc de Java
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musc de Java

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Monarda ObscuraAcidica Perfumes

Musc de JavaLes Nereides

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%

3.70/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

19%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMonarda Obscura

SillageMusc de Java

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMusc de JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

fruity60%

fresh50%

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

musky77%

floral69%

fresh61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, fruity and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MonardaGrassRoseWild StrawberryRose HipBlack CurrantMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskBlack CurrantRed BerriesGrassCloverHayFruitsSage

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrass, Black Currant and Musk. Durations are only published for Musc de Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer100

Fall47

Winter13

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,450

PerfumerElena Markova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMusc de JavaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Monarda Obscura by Acidica Perfumes is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Monarda Obscura was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.

Reviews →

Musc de Java opens with a bright splash of juicy red berries and tart black currant that quickly settles into a sunny green meadow. As the initial fruitiness softens, the fragrance reveals a pastoral heart of sweetgrass, clover, and freshly cut hay, backed by a mild touch of herbal garden sage. Everything rests on a c…

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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, Monarda Obscura or Musc de Java?

Musc de Java takes 3 of 4 categories. Monarda Obscura is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Musc de Java is rated 3.70/5 from 53 votes. Choose Monarda Obscura for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Musc de Java for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Monarda Obscura or Musc de Java?

Monarda Obscura lasts longest (Monarda Obscura 60/100, Musc de Java 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Monarda Obscura or Musc de Java?

Projection is very close: Musc de Java 51/100, Monarda Obscura 50/100 for sillage.

Do Monarda Obscura and Musc de Java smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Grass, Black Currant and Musk.

Is Monarda Obscura or Musc de Java better for summer or winter?

Monarda Obscura suits day or night wear; Musc de Java suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Monarda Obscura and Musc de Java?

Monarda Obscura features Monarda, Grass, Rose, Wild Strawberry and Rose Hip. Musc de Java features Musk, Black Currant, Red Berries, Grass and Clover.