Fragrance comparison

MTV Sound Check vs Dusk

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

MTV Sound Check

MTV Perfumes

3.6010 votes

Rank #62,549 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #61,325 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MTV Sound Check takes 3 of 5 categories.

MTV Sound Check
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

MTV Sound Check3/5

Dusk2/5

Ratings & consensus: MTV Sound Check
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dusk
Sillage & projection: MTV Sound Check
Value for money: MTV Sound Check
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dusk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MTV Sound CheckMTV Perfumes

DuskOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 32%Had 36%Want 32%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

Category winnerMTV Sound CheckRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityDusk

SillageMTV Sound Check

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMTV Sound CheckBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

SandalwoodNutmegPatchouliGingerLabdanum

Heart2-3 hrs

MintGrapefruitJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

IncenseCedarPink Pepper

Top

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger. Durations are only published for MTV Sound Check, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 16%Party 13%

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MTV Sound Check hits the skin with an upfront rush of sharp ginger, grated nutmeg, and dry Australian-style sandalwood. You get an immediate flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds before the spices settle down. As the initial sharpness cools, a clean burst of grapefruit and cooling spearmint cuts thr…

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Oakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MTV Sound Check or Dusk?

MTV Sound Check takes 3 of 5 categories. MTV Sound Check is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose MTV Sound Check for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MTV Sound Check or Dusk?

Dusk lasts longest (Dusk 56/100, MTV Sound Check 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MTV Sound Check or Dusk?

MTV Sound Check projects furthest (MTV Sound Check 52/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MTV Sound Check and Dusk smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger.

Is MTV Sound Check or Dusk better for summer or winter?

MTV Sound Check suits daytime wear; Dusk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MTV Sound Check and Dusk?

MTV Sound Check has top notes of Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Ginger, heart notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar and Pink Pepper. Dusk has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Lemon, heart notes of Iso E Super, Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli.