Munegu vs 5 The Guardian Master
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Munegu takes 5 of 7 categories.
MuneguChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
5 The Guardian MasterChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Munegu5/7
5 The Guardian Master2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Munegu
- Community sentiment
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Longevity
- Munegu
- Sillage & projection
- Munegu
- Value for money
- Munegu
- Versatility
- 5 The Guardian Master
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Munegu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MuneguNishane5 The Guardian MasterSpiritumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 45 votes
Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%
Category winnerMuneguRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
215 votes
38%Love
36%Like
18%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
45 votes
Category winner5 The Guardian MasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMunegu
SillageMunegu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMuneguBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
sweet84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
cinnamon61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeCedar
Heart
CuminCardamomNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
PatchouliLabdanumAmberOlibanumTobacco
Top
Pink PepperCardamomNutmegOlibanumPepper OilRed Chilli PepperTurmeric
Heart
CinnamonTobaccoIrisCedarJasmineClary Sage
Base
Tonka BeanPlumBourbon VanillaLabdanumLeatherSandalwoodMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesCedar, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring41
Summer24
Fall100
Winter94
Day86
Night100
Category winner5 The Guardian MasterMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,791
PerfumerSylvain Cara
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#18,669
PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMuneguHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMunegu opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and dry cedar before unrolling a heavy spice rack of cumin, nutmeg, and cardamom. Grounded by earthy patchouli and smoky olibanum, it settles into a warm, powdery amber on skin. Built for cold autumn evenings and leather jackets, it suits wearers who appreciate vintage …
Reviews →Spiritum 5 The Guardian Master is a deep, warming fragrance centered on fiery spices, dry tobacco, and golden resins. It starts with a lively burst of pink pepper, red chilli, cardamom, and frankincense, smelling like a crackling kitchen spice rack before settling into smooth cedar, rich pipe tobacco, and warm cinnamo…
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, Munegu or 5 The Guardian Master?
Munegu takes 5 of 7 categories. Munegu is rated 4.07/5 from 215 votes; 5 The Guardian Master is rated 3.98/5 from 45 votes. Choose Munegu for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose 5 The Guardian Master for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Munegu or 5 The Guardian Master?
Munegu lasts longest (Munegu 80/100, 5 The Guardian Master 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Munegu or 5 The Guardian Master?
Munegu projects furthest (Munegu 74/100, 5 The Guardian Master 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Munegu and 5 The Guardian Master smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cedar, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Labdanum.
Is Munegu or 5 The Guardian Master better for summer or winter?
For summer, 5 The Guardian Master is the stronger pick. For winter, Munegu is the stronger pick. 5 The Guardian Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Munegu and 5 The Guardian Master?
Munegu has top notes of Orange and Cedar, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Amber and Olibanum. 5 The Guardian Master has top notes of Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Olibanum, heart notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Iris and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum, Bourbon Vanilla and Labdanum.
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