Fragrance comparison

Mugler Show vs Izamal

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,235 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Izamal

Perfumérica

4.128 votes

Rank #52,611 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Show takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mugler Show
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Izamal
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mugler Show2/4

Izamal1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mugler Show
Value for money: Izamal
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

IzamalPerfumérica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 36%Had 4%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

63%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winnerIzamalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

floral91%

aromatic83%

fruity74%

woody65%

musky56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and musky

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

GrapefruitBergamotCassisLemon

Heart

MagnoliaRoseJasmineRed Berries

Base

CashmeranIncenseWhite Musk

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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

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%

Men0

Unisex83

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#52,611

PerfumerNot listed

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…

Reviews →

Izamal opens with a vivid burst of grapefruit and tangy cassis that immediately cuts through warm air. The initial sharpness softens within fifteen minutes as magnolia and white rose emerge, adding a clean floral body without becoming overly sweet. As it sits on skin through the afternoon, cashmeran and a quiet smoky …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mugler Show or Izamal?

Mugler Show takes 2 of 4 categories. Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; Izamal is rated 4.12/5 from 8 votes. Choose Mugler Show for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Izamal for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Show or Izamal?

They last about the same: Mugler Show 60/100, Izamal 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Show or Izamal?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, Izamal 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Show and Izamal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is Mugler Show or Izamal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mugler Show and Izamal?

Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk. Izamal has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine and Red Berries, a base of Cashmeran, Incense and White Musk.