Fragrance comparison

Muschio di Luce vs 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Muschio di Luce

Gucci

4.2726 votes

Rank #20,802 WoodyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin

Bon Parfumeur

4.12116 votes

Rank #8,268 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Muschio di Luce
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
303 piment, baie rose, benjoin
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Muschio di Luce2/7

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin4/7

Ratings & consensus: Muschio di Luce
Community sentiment: 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin
Longevity: 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin
Versatility: Muschio di Luce
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muschio di LuceGucci

303 piment, baie rose, benjoinBon Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 88%

4.12/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerMuschio di LuceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

19%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

83 votes

Category winner303 piment, baie rose, benjoinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

Longevity303 piment, baie rose, benjoin

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value63

Category winner303 piment, baie rose, benjoinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

amber53%

musky42%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

juniper berryCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2 to 4 hours

Australian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverAtlas Cedar

Base4 to 8 hours

Ambrox SuperBenzoinMusk

Top

Pink PepperRed Chilli PepperCardamom

Heart

Tolu BalsamYlang-YlangPatchouli

Base

Java vetiver oilHaitian VetiverBenzoinMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Muschio di Luce, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall89

Winter78

Day100

Night75

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMuschio di LuceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex83

Women8

Men46

Unisex50

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,802

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#8,268

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winner303 piment, baie rose, benjoinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muschio di Luce by Gucci is a clean, woody musk fragrance with an aromatic, spicy lift. It opens with the brisk, gin-like snap of juniper berry combined with cool cardamom and tingling pink pepper. As the sharp spices settle, the scent shifts into a smooth core of Australian sandalwood, dry Haitian vetiver, and atlas …

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Bon Parfumeur 303 opens with a vivid hit of pink pepper, chilli and cardamom, then settles into balsamic warmth, vetiver and soft benzoin. It wears spicy, woody and ambery rather than sweet, with a dry, textured finish. This is a strong choice for cool weather and for anyone who likes modern spice with a resinous, sli…

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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, Muschio di Luce or 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin?

303 piment, baie rose, benjoin takes 4 of 7 categories. Muschio di Luce is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes; 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin is rated 4.12/5 from 116 votes. Choose Muschio di Luce for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Muschio di Luce or 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin?

They last about the same: 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin 77/100, Muschio di Luce 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Muschio di Luce or 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin?

Projection is very close: Muschio di Luce 64/100, 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin 64/100 for sillage.

Do Muschio di Luce and 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Muschio di Luce or 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muschio di Luce is the stronger pick. For winter, 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin is the stronger pick. Muschio di Luce suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muschio di Luce and 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin?

Muschio di Luce has top notes of juniper berry, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Australian Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Atlas Cedar, a base of Ambrox Super, Benzoin and Musk. 303 piment, baie rose, benjoin has top notes of Pink Pepper, Red Chilli Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Tolu Balsam, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli, a base of Java vetiver oil, Haitian Vetiver, Benzoin and Musk.