Fragrance comparison

Mugler Show vs Tilia Cordata

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 559 ratings analysed

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,941 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Tilia Cordata

Acca Kappa

3.98385 votes

Rank #4,907 CitrusYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tilia Cordata takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mugler Show
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Tilia Cordata
Choose it for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mugler Show1/7

Tilia Cordata6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler ShowMugler

Tilia CordataAcca Kappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.98/ 5 · 385 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerTilia CordataRating 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

41%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerTilia CordataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTilia Cordata

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTilia CordataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

yellow floral92%

floral84%

sweet77%

green69%

white floral61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

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

PetitgrainNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomMagnoliaJasmineRose

Base

White MuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

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

Summer87

Fall0

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTilia CordataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

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

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#4,907

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerTilia CordataHigher 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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Tilia Cordata by Acca Kappa is a Floral Green fragrance for women and men. Tilia Cordata was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Luca Maffei. Top notes are Petitgrain, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are White Musk, Cedar, Amber…

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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 Tilia Cordata?

Tilia Cordata takes 6 of 7 categories. Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; Tilia Cordata is rated 3.98/5 from 385 votes. Choose Mugler Show for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tilia Cordata for a citrus and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Show or Tilia Cordata?

Tilia Cordata lasts longest (Tilia Cordata 66/100, Mugler Show 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Show or Tilia Cordata?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, Tilia Cordata 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Show and Tilia Cordata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is Mugler Show or Tilia Cordata better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tilia Cordata is the stronger pick. For winter, Mugler Show is the stronger pick. Mugler Show suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Show and Tilia Cordata?

Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk. Tilia Cordata has top notes of Petitgrain, Neroli, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Magnolia, Jasmine and Rose, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean.