Fragrance comparison

Musc de Java vs Bigarade Concentree

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,343 ratings analysed

4 wins

Musc de Java

Les Nereides

3.7053 votes

Rank #23,379 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Bigarade Concentree

Frederic Malle · 2002

4.112,290 votes

Rank #2,123 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musc de Java 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.
Bigarade Concentree
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Musc de Java4/7

Bigarade Concentree3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musc de JavaLes Nereides

Bigarade ConcentreeFrederic Malle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%

4.11/ 5 · 2,290 votes

Have 43%Had 15%Want 42%

Category winnerBigarade ConcentreeRating 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

49%Love

8%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

24%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winnerMusc de JavaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBigarade Concentree

SillageMusc de Java

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMusc de JavaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

musky77%

floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

green77%

fresh68%

fresh spicy51%

woody48%

Scent match29%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

Bitter OrangeMandarinCardamomTeaGrapefruitPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart

RoseNeroliCarawayHoneysuckleOrris

Base

GrassHayCedarMuskTonka

InformationalShared notesMusk, Black Currant, Grass and Hay. 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

Spring70

Summer100

Fall22

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Category winnerMusc de JavaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men24

Unisex70

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#2,123

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched2002

Reviews597

Category winnerBigarade ConcentreeHigher 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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Bigarade Concentree by Frederic Malle is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for women and men. Bigarade Concentree was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Ellena. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom, Tea, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Black Currant; middle notes are Rose, Neroli, Caraway…

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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 Bigarade Concentree?

Musc de Java takes 4 of 7 categories. Musc de Java is rated 3.70/5 from 53 votes; Bigarade Concentree is rated 4.11/5 from 2,290 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 Bigarade Concentree for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musc de Java or Bigarade Concentree?

Bigarade Concentree lasts longest (Bigarade Concentree 57/100, Musc de Java 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musc de Java or Bigarade Concentree?

Projection is very close: Musc de Java 51/100, Bigarade Concentree 50/100 for sillage.

Do Musc de Java and Bigarade Concentree smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Musk, Black Currant, Grass and Hay.

Is Musc de Java or Bigarade Concentree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musc de Java is the stronger pick. For winter, Bigarade Concentree is the stronger pick. Musc de Java suits daytime wear; Bigarade Concentree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musc de Java and Bigarade Concentree?

Musc de Java features Musk, Black Currant, Red Berries, Grass and Clover. Bigarade Concentree has top notes of Bitter Orange, Mandarin, Cardamom and Tea, heart notes of Rose, Neroli, Caraway and Honeysuckle, a base of Grass, Hay, Cedar and Musk.