Fragrance comparison

Musc de Java vs 401 Lavender & Juniper

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 104 ratings analysed

Musc de Java

Les Nereides

3.7053 votes

Rank #23,379 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

401 Lavender & Juniper

N.C.P. Olfactives

3.7151 votes

Rank #20,589 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

401 Lavender & Juniper takes 4 of 7 categories.

Musc de Java
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
401 Lavender & Juniper
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Musc de Java3/7

401 Lavender & Juniper4/7

Ratings & consensus: 401 Lavender & Juniper
Community sentiment: Musc de Java
Longevity: 401 Lavender & Juniper
Sillage & projection: Musc de Java
Value for money: Musc de Java
Versatility: 401 Lavender & Juniper
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 401 Lavender & Juniper

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musc de JavaLes Nereides

401 Lavender & JuniperN.C.P. Olfactives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%

3.71/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 55%Had 17%Want 28%

Category winner401 Lavender & JuniperRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

25%Love

33%Like

29%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerMusc de JavaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity401 Lavender & Juniper

SillageMusc de Java

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value51

Category winnerMusc de JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

musky77%

floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

herbal60%

iris50%

Scent match10%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

MuskBlack CurrantRed BerriesGrassCloverHayFruitsSage

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JuniperCitruses

Heart

SageIrisSandalwood

Base

MuskHay

InformationalShared notesMusk, Hay and Sage. Durations are only published for Musc de Java, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall47

Winter13

Day100

Night31

Spring81

Summer67

Fall100

Winter52

Day100

Night55

Category winner401 Lavender & JuniperMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men27

Unisex62

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#20,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winner401 Lavender & JuniperHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musc de Java opens with a bright splash of juicy red berries and tart black currant that quickly settles into a sunny green meadow. As the initial fruitiness softens, the fragrance reveals a pastoral heart of sweetgrass, clover, and freshly cut hay, backed by a mild touch of herbal garden sage. Everything rests on a c…

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401 Lavender & Juniper smells like a spa wrapped in dry woods and soft herbs. It opens brisk and aromatic, with juniper, citrus and a sharp herbal edge, then settles into a smoother mix of iris, sandalwood, musk and hay. On skin, it usually wears close and calm rather than loud. It suits someone who likes clean, woody…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Musc de Java or 401 Lavender & Juniper?

401 Lavender & Juniper takes 4 of 7 categories. Musc de Java is rated 3.70/5 from 53 votes; 401 Lavender & Juniper is rated 3.71/5 from 51 votes. Choose Musc de Java for a fruity and green character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 401 Lavender & Juniper for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musc de Java or 401 Lavender & Juniper?

401 Lavender & Juniper lasts longest (401 Lavender & Juniper 57/100, Musc de Java 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musc de Java or 401 Lavender & Juniper?

Musc de Java projects furthest (Musc de Java 51/100, 401 Lavender & Juniper 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musc de Java and 401 Lavender & Juniper smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Musk, Hay and Sage.

Is Musc de Java or 401 Lavender & Juniper better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musc de Java is the stronger pick. For winter, 401 Lavender & Juniper is the stronger pick. Musc de Java suits daytime wear; 401 Lavender & Juniper suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musc de Java and 401 Lavender & Juniper?

Musc de Java features Musk, Black Currant, Red Berries, Grass and Clover. 401 Lavender & Juniper has top notes of Juniper and Citruses, heart notes of Sage, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Hay.