Fragrance comparison

Muschio Nobile vs Reverence

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 481 ratings analysed

Muschio Nobile

Nobile 1942

3.9991 votes

Rank #13,913 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Reverence

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.83390 votes

Rank #12,155 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reverence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Muschio Nobile
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Reverence
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Muschio Nobile3/7

Reverence4/7

Ratings & consensus: Muschio Nobile
Community sentiment: Reverence
Longevity: Muschio Nobile
Sillage & projection: Reverence
Value for money: Reverence
Versatility: Muschio Nobile
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reverence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muschio NobileNobile 1942

ReverencePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 26%Had 13%Want 61%

3.83/ 5 · 390 votes

Have 43%Had 34%Want 23%

Category winnerMuschio NobileRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

21%Love

57%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

390 votes

Category winnerReverenceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMuschio Nobile

SillageReverence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value59

Category winnerReverenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky90%

woody80%

iris70%

amber60%

white floral50%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carrot SeedsPepperBergamotTea

Heart

MuskIrisWhite FlowersRed BerriesJasmine

Base

SandalwoodAmberBenzoin

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotSpicy NotesPepper

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasminePlumFruity NotesRoseTea

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Tea and Musk. Durations are only published for Reverence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer68

Fall74

Winter30

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMuschio NobileMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,913

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#12,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerReverenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nobile 1942 Muschio Nobile opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, black pepper, and carrot seeds before softening into a quiet heart of white musk and pale iris. Grounded by sandalwood and dry amber, it settles into a clean, cedar-like skin scent. It works best during cool spring mornings or quiet office days when heav…

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Reverence by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral green fragrance released in 2007. It opens with brisk bergamot, sharp pepper, and a light kick of spicy notes that instantly grab your attention. The heart quickly unfolds into juicy plum and sweet fruity notes balanced by soft rose, jasmine, and transparent …

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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 Nobile or Reverence?

Reverence takes 4 of 7 categories. Muschio Nobile is rated 3.99/5 from 91 votes; Reverence is rated 3.83/5 from 390 votes. Choose Muschio Nobile for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reverence for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Muschio Nobile or Reverence?

Muschio Nobile lasts longest (Muschio Nobile 60/100, Reverence 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muschio Nobile or Reverence?

Reverence projects furthest (Reverence 56/100, Muschio Nobile 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Muschio Nobile and Reverence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Tea and Musk.

Is Muschio Nobile or Reverence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muschio Nobile is the stronger pick. For winter, Muschio Nobile is the stronger pick. Muschio Nobile suits daytime wear; Reverence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muschio Nobile and Reverence?

Muschio Nobile has top notes of Carrot Seeds, Pepper, Bergamot and Tea, heart notes of Musk, Iris, White Flowers and Red Berries, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Benzoin. Reverence has top notes of Bergamot, Spicy Notes and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Plum, Fruity Notes and Rose, a base of Musk and Sandalwood.