Fragrance comparison

Mugler Show vs Frankfurt FRA

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,235 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Frankfurt FRA

The Scent of Departure

3.4212 votes

Rank #61,760 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Show takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mugler Show
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Frankfurt FRA
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mugler Show3/4

Frankfurt FRA1/4

Ratings & consensus: Mugler Show
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Frankfurt FRA
Sillage & projection: Mugler Show
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mugler Show

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler ShowMugler

Frankfurt FRAThe Scent of Departure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 23%Want 41%

Category winnerMugler ShowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

8%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityFrankfurt FRA

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

fruity100%

citrus92%

musky84%

fresh77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base4-6 hrs

White Musk

Top

Granny Smith appleRed AppleLemonBergamot

Heart

AppleWhite FlowersMagnolia

Base

White MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia and White Musk. Durations are only published for Mugler Show, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#61,760

PerfumerGerald Ghislain

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMugler ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Show is a bright, uplifting floral Eau de Toilette that trades the brand's legendary drama for crisp, sunlit simplicity. The composition opens with a lively splash of tart bergamot that provides an invigorating citrus wake-up call before settling into a dewy heart of fresh magnolia petals. As the scent warms on…

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Frankfurt FRA offers a bright burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot that quickly transitions into a soft floral heart of magnolia. Designed for casual daytime wear, it settles into a clean white musk base that clings gently to the skin. It works best as an easygoing signature scent for warm spring days.

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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, Mugler Show or Frankfurt FRA?

Mugler Show takes 3 of 4 categories. Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; Frankfurt FRA is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mugler Show for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Frankfurt FRA for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Show or Frankfurt FRA?

Frankfurt FRA lasts longest (Frankfurt FRA 73/100, Mugler Show 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Show or Frankfurt FRA?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, Frankfurt FRA 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Show and Frankfurt FRA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is Mugler Show or Frankfurt FRA better for summer or winter?

Mugler Show suits daytime wear; Frankfurt FRA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Show and Frankfurt FRA?

Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk. Frankfurt FRA has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Red Apple, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, White Flowers and Magnolia, a base of White Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.