Musc 25 Los Angeles vs Thebes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Thebes takes 4 of 7 categories.
Musc 25 Los AngelesChoose it for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ThebesChoose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Musc 25 Los Angeles3/7
Thebes4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
- Community sentiment
- Thebes
- Longevity
- Thebes
- Sillage & projection
- Thebes
- Value for money
- Thebes
- Versatility
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Musc 25 Los Angeles
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Musc 25 Los AngelesLe LaboThebesSultan Pasha PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 552 votes
Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%
4.07/ 5 · 63 votes
Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
26%Like
10%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate
552 votes
47%Love
38%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerThebesMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThebes
SillageThebes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerThebesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
aldehydic92%
fresh84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
earthy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
iris69%
white floral61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskAldehydesAmbergrisLily-of-the-ValleyRosePatchouliCedarVetiver
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotLily-of-the-ValleyAldehydesRosemary
Heart
RoseJasmineMuskIris Butter
Base
VetiverAmbergrisAnimal notesAmberOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMusk, Aldehydes, Ambergris and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Musc 25 Los Angeles, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall95
Winter71
Day100
Night70
Spring33
Summer7
Fall100
Winter80
Day100
Night83
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,482
PerfumerFrank Voelkl
Launched—
Reviews114
Overall rank#6,660
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Sultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerMusc 25 Los AngelesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMusc 25 Los Angeles by Le Labo centers on a contrasting mix of clean aldehydes and dirty, intimate musk. Launched in 2008 and formulated by perfumer Frank Voelkl, the composition pairs crisp, soapy brightness with deep animalic warmth. The initial spray crackles with sharp aldehydes and fresh lily-of-the-valley before…
Reviews →Thebes by Sultan Pasha Perfumes creates a haunting, atmospheric experience that leans heavily into earthy vetiver and rooty orris. It is a complex unisex fragrance perfect for those who enjoy the dark, meditative quality of classic chypres. Expect a scent that lingers on the skin with an ancient, dusty elegance that f…
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, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Thebes?
Thebes takes 4 of 7 categories. Musc 25 Los Angeles is rated 4.02/5 from 552 votes; Thebes is rated 4.07/5 from 63 votes. Choose Musc 25 Los Angeles for a musky and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Thebes for a earthy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Thebes?
Thebes lasts longest (Thebes 82/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Musc 25 Los Angeles or Thebes?
Thebes projects furthest (Thebes 72/100, Musc 25 Los Angeles 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Musc 25 Los Angeles and Thebes smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Musc 25 Los Angeles or Thebes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Musc 25 Los Angeles is the stronger pick. For winter, Thebes is the stronger pick. Musc 25 Los Angeles suits daytime wear; Thebes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Musc 25 Los Angeles and Thebes?
Musc 25 Los Angeles features Musk, Aldehydes, Ambergris, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Thebes has top notes of Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Aldehydes and Rosemary, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Musk and Iris Butter, a base of Vetiver, Ambergris, Animal notes and Amber.
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