Fragrance comparison

Muschio di Luce vs New Zealand

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 30 ratings analysed

3 wins

Muschio di Luce

Gucci

4.2726 votes

Rank #20,802 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

New Zealand

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.754 votes

Rank #44,253 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muschio di Luce takes 3 of 4 categories.

Muschio di Luce
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New Zealand
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Muschio di Luce3/4

New Zealand1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Muschio di Luce
Sillage & projection: Muschio di Luce
Value for money: New Zealand
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Muschio di Luce

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muschio di LuceGucci

New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 88%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityMuschio di Luce

SillageMuschio di Luce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

amber53%

musky42%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody, amber and musky

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

LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf

Base

Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar, Benzoin and Musk. 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex83

Women8

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,802

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#44,253

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMuschio di LuceHigher 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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New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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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 New Zealand?

Muschio di Luce takes 3 of 4 categories. Muschio di Luce is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes; New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Muschio di Luce for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Muschio di Luce or New Zealand?

Muschio di Luce lasts longest (Muschio di Luce 76/100, New Zealand 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muschio di Luce or New Zealand?

Muschio di Luce projects furthest (Muschio di Luce 64/100, New Zealand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muschio di Luce and New Zealand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar, Benzoin and Musk.

Is Muschio di Luce or New Zealand better for summer or winter?

Muschio di Luce suits daytime wear; New Zealand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muschio di Luce and New Zealand?

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. New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss.