Munegu vs Obscenity
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
MuneguChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
ObscenityChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Munegu1/3
Obscenity1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Obscenity
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Munegu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MuneguNishaneObscenityBruce LaBruceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 2%Want 98%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
36%Like
5%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
215 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageObscenity
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
patchouli69%
aromatic61%
fresh spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody 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
AsafoetidaGingerBay LeafTarragonHoneysuckleCuminPlumBergamot
Heart
HeliotropeFigGeraniumRoseTobaccoPatchouliCarnationJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CedarOlibanumSiam BenzoinLabdanumTonka BeanAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesCedar, Cumin, Geranium and Patchouli. 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–
Spring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,791
PerfumerSylvain Cara
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#65,424
PerfumerKim Weisswange
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Obscenity by Bruce LaBruce offers a polarizing blend of contrasting elements. The opening hits you with a sharp cumin and medicinal asafoetida shock, which slowly settles into a sweet base of fig, tobacco, and warm resins. It is a dense, dirty, and sweet oriental fougere designed for daring enthusiasts who wear fragra…
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 Obscenity?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Munegu is rated 4.07/5 from 215 votes; Obscenity is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Munegu for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Obscenity for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Munegu or Obscenity?
They last about the same: Munegu 80/100, Obscenity 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Munegu or Obscenity?
Projection is very close: Obscenity 75/100, Munegu 74/100 for sillage.
Do Munegu and Obscenity smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cedar, Cumin, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Munegu or Obscenity better for summer or winter?
Obscenity suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Munegu and Obscenity?
Munegu has top notes of Orange and Cedar, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Amber and Olibanum. Obscenity has top notes of Asafoetida, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Fig, Geranium and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cedar, Olibanum and Siam Benzoin.
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