Fragrance comparison

Musc de Java vs Step On Earth

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Musc de Java

Les Nereides

3.7053 votes

Rank #23,379 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Step On Earth

Mith

4.3043 votes

Rank #14,964 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Step On Earth takes 6 of 7 categories.

Musc de Java
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Step On Earth
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Musc de Java1/7

Step On Earth6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musc de JavaLes Nereides

Step On EarthMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 26%Had 26%Want 48%

4.30/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

Category winnerStep On EarthRating 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

51%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerStep On EarthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityStep On Earth

SillageMusc de Java

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value74

Category winnerStep On EarthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

musky77%

floral69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

musky84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

green61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both musky and green

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

SageLemonPink PepperLavender

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

VetiverHayMuskAmberSandalwood

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

Spring100

Summer89

Fall93

Winter44

Day100

Night22

Category winnerStep On EarthMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#14,964

PerfumerAnne Flipo

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerStep On EarthHigher 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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Step On Earth is a clean, earthy aromatic built around lemon, pink pepper, sage, vetiver and musk. It opens slightly sharp, then settles into a soft woody, powdery, soapy skin scent with a dry hay-like texture. It suits someone who likes understated fragrance over loud projection. The mood is minimal, calm and a littl…

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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 Step On Earth?

Step On Earth takes 6 of 7 categories. Musc de Java is rated 3.70/5 from 53 votes; Step On Earth is rated 4.30/5 from 43 votes. Choose Musc de Java for a fruity and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Step On Earth for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musc de Java or Step On Earth?

Step On Earth lasts longest (Step On Earth 64/100, Musc de Java 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musc de Java or Step On Earth?

Musc de Java projects furthest (Musc de Java 51/100, Step On Earth 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musc de Java and Step On Earth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and green accords. Common notes include Musk, Hay and Sage.

Is Musc de Java or Step On Earth better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Musc de Java and Step On Earth?

Musc de Java features Musk, Black Currant, Red Berries, Grass and Clover. Step On Earth has top notes of Sage, Lemon, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Hay, Musk and Amber.