Fragrance comparison

Musc de Java vs Aspasia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

Musc de Java

Les Nereides

3.7053 votes

Rank #23,379 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Aspasia

Odoratika

4.6010 votes

Rank #43,039 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aspasia takes 4 of 5 categories.

Musc de Java
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aspasia
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Musc de Java1/5

Aspasia4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musc de JavaLes Nereides

AspasiaOdoratika

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%

4.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerAspasiaRating 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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAspasia

SillageAspasia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAspasiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

musky77%

floral69%

fresh61%

green100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh70%

fresh spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both green and fresh

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

MintVerbenaCitrusesBergamotCypressBlack CurrantFir

Heart

Fig LeafHiacynthGalbanumLemonCitronAppleJasmineClover

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyWoody NotesLime (Linden) BlossomAmberAtlas CedarGrassMuskelemi

InformationalShared notesMusk, Black Currant, Grass and Clover. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#43,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMusc de JavaHigher 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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Aspasia by Odoratika is a vibrant, green-leaning fragrance for women. It balances crisp mint and zesty verbena with earthy fig leaf and aromatic cypress. This scent excels in warm, sunny weather, offering a refreshing presence for those who appreciate natural, plant-based profiles. It feels grounded, energetic, and pe…

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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 Aspasia?

Aspasia takes 4 of 5 categories. Musc de Java is rated 3.70/5 from 53 votes; Aspasia is rated 4.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Musc de Java for a fruity and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aspasia for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musc de Java or Aspasia?

Aspasia lasts longest (Aspasia 73/100, Musc de Java 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musc de Java or Aspasia?

Aspasia projects furthest (Aspasia 86/100, Musc de Java 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musc de Java and Aspasia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Musk, Black Currant, Grass and Clover.

Is Musc de Java or Aspasia better for summer or winter?

Musc de Java suits daytime wear; Aspasia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musc de Java and Aspasia?

Musc de Java features Musk, Black Currant, Red Berries, Grass and Clover. Aspasia has top notes of Mint, Verbena, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Lemon, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Woody Notes, Lime (Linden) Blossom and Amber.