Fragrance comparison

Muschio Mineralis vs Above Us, Steorra

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 231 ratings analysed

5 wins

Muschio Mineralis

Gucci

4.2133 votes

Rank #31,271 MuskyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Above Us, Steorra

Aesop

3.74198 votes

Rank #6,995 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muschio Mineralis takes 5 of 7 categories.

Muschio Mineralis
Choose it for a musky and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Above Us, Steorra
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Muschio Mineralis5/7

Above Us, Steorra2/7

Ratings & consensus: Muschio Mineralis
Community sentiment: Muschio Mineralis
Longevity: Muschio Mineralis
Sillage & projection: Muschio Mineralis
Value for money: Above Us, Steorra
Versatility: Muschio Mineralis
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Above Us, Steorra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muschio MineralisGucci

Above Us, SteorraAesop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 8%Had 2%Want 91%

3.74/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerMuschio MineralisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

35%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

12%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerMuschio MineralisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMuschio Mineralis

SillageMuschio Mineralis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value21

¤ Price value46

Category winnerAbove Us, SteorraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy88%

aromatic77%

amber65%

vanilla53%

cinnamon42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CuminPink Pepperelemi

Heart2 to 3 hours

FrankincensePatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

MuskOrcanox™Vanilla AbsoluteBourbon Vanilla

Notes

CardamomVanillaPepperCuminCinnamonFrankincenseelemiLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCumin, elemi, Frankincense and Bourbon Vanilla. Durations are only published for Muschio Mineralis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring23

Summer17

Fall100

Winter85

Day93

Night100

Category winnerMuschio MineralisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,271

PerfumerJulie Massé, Mathilde Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,995

PerfumerCeline Barel

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerAbove Us, SteorraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muschio Mineralis by Gucci is an oriental woody eau de parfum built around a distinctive blend of animalic musk, resinous incense, and spicy warmth. The fragrance opens with an assertive pinch of cumin, bright pink pepper, and resinous elemi. As it settles, smoky frankincense and earthy patchouli emerge through the he…

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Aesop Above Us, Steorra is a warm spicy amber that leans heavily on cardamom, cumin, resins and a dry vanilla base. On many wearers it opens sharp and cumin-forward, then settles into something softer, cozier and more fabric-friendly. It suits cool weather best and reads clearly unisex. Sample first if you are sensit…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Muschio Mineralis or Above Us, Steorra?

Muschio Mineralis takes 5 of 7 categories. Muschio Mineralis is rated 4.21/5 from 33 votes; Above Us, Steorra is rated 3.74/5 from 198 votes. Choose Muschio Mineralis for a musky and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Above Us, Steorra for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Muschio Mineralis or Above Us, Steorra?

Muschio Mineralis lasts longest (Muschio Mineralis 73/100, Above Us, Steorra 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muschio Mineralis or Above Us, Steorra?

Muschio Mineralis projects furthest (Muschio Mineralis 65/100, Above Us, Steorra 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muschio Mineralis and Above Us, Steorra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cumin, elemi, Frankincense and Bourbon Vanilla.

Is Muschio Mineralis or Above Us, Steorra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muschio Mineralis is the stronger pick. For winter, Muschio Mineralis is the stronger pick. Muschio Mineralis suits evening wear; Above Us, Steorra suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muschio Mineralis and Above Us, Steorra?

Muschio Mineralis has top notes of Cumin, Pink Pepper and elemi, heart notes of Frankincense and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Orcanox™, Vanilla Absolute and Bourbon Vanilla. Above Us, Steorra features Cardamom, Vanilla, Pepper, Cumin and Cinnamon.