MS Black vs Misqaal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
12%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Misqaal takes 3 of 4 categories.
MS BlackChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
MisqaalChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MS Black1/4
Misqaal3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Misqaal
- Sillage & projection
- Misqaal
- Value for money
- MS Black
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Misqaal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MS BlackParfums Marco SerussiMisqaalTolaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
4.04/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
44%Love
33%Like
4%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
45 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMisqaal
SillageMisqaal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMS BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
vanilla84%
amber77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match12%Clearly different · both amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
BergamotGrapefruitAnise
Heart2 to 3 hours
Green AppleCinnamonPink PepperClove LeafGeraniumOrange Blossom
Base3 to 5 hours
CedarSandalwoodVetiverAmbergrisPatchouliTobacco LeafLabdanumMusk
Top
RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise
Heart
OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower
Base
IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Labdanum. Durations are only published for MS Black, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring30
Summer30
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night36
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#50,645
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#18,913
PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMisqaalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMS Black by Parfums Marco Serussi is an aromatic woody fragrance built around brisk citrus, warm spices, and a grounded earthy base. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart grapefruit and bergamot, shaded by a light touch of herbal anise. As the opening settles, crisp green apple combines with warm cinnamon, clov…
Reviews →Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is a…
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, MS Black or Misqaal?
Misqaal takes 3 of 4 categories. MS Black is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 votes. Choose MS Black for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MS Black or Misqaal?
Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, MS Black 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MS Black or Misqaal?
Misqaal projects furthest (Misqaal 69/100, MS Black 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MS Black and Misqaal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Labdanum.
Is MS Black or Misqaal better for summer or winter?
MS Black suits day or night wear; Misqaal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MS Black and Misqaal?
MS Black has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Anise, heart notes of Green Apple, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Clove Leaf, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Ambergris. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).
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