Musc de Java vs Monarda Obscura
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Musc de Java takes 3 of 4 categories.
Musc de JavaChoose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monarda ObscuraChoose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Musc de Java3/4
Monarda Obscura1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Monarda Obscura
- Sillage & projection
- Musc de Java
- Value for money
- Musc de Java
- 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 NereidesMonarda ObscuraAcidica PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 53 votes
Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%
3.86/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 19%Had 4%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
57%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
53 votes
29%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMonarda Obscura
SillageMusc de Java
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMusc de JavaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
green92%
sweet84%
musky77%
floral69%
fresh61%
rose100%
aromatic90%
green80%
citrus70%
fruity60%
fresh50%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both green, fruity and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MuskBlack CurrantRed BerriesGrassCloverHayFruitsSage
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
MonardaGrassRoseWild StrawberryRose HipBlack CurrantMusk
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesMusk, Black Currant and Grass. Durations are only published for Musc de Java, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer100
Fall47
Winter13
Day100
Night31
Spring33
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#23,379
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#61,450
PerfumerElena Markova
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMusc de JavaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMusc 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…
Reviews →Monarda Obscura by Acidica Perfumes is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women and men. Monarda Obscura was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Elena Markova.
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 de Java or Monarda Obscura?
Musc de Java takes 3 of 4 categories. Musc de Java is rated 3.70/5 from 53 votes; Monarda Obscura is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Musc de Java for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monarda Obscura for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Musc de Java or Monarda Obscura?
Monarda Obscura lasts longest (Monarda Obscura 60/100, Musc de Java 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Musc de Java or Monarda Obscura?
Projection is very close: Musc de Java 51/100, Monarda Obscura 50/100 for sillage.
Do Musc de Java and Monarda Obscura smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fruity and fresh accords. Common notes include Musk, Black Currant and Grass.
Is Musc de Java or Monarda Obscura better for summer or winter?
Musc de Java suits daytime wear; Monarda Obscura suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Musc de Java and Monarda Obscura?
Musc de Java features Musk, Black Currant, Red Berries, Grass and Clover. Monarda Obscura features Monarda, Grass, Rose, Wild Strawberry and Rose Hip.
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