Fragrance comparison

Musk 07 vs Pomegranate Noir

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,633 ratings analysed

6 wins

Musk 07

Swiss Arabian

3.91124 votes

Rank #5,566 MuskyWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Pomegranate Noir

Jo Malone London

3.803,509 votes

Rank #3,449 WoodyWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk 07 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Musk 07
Choose it for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pomegranate Noir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Musk 076/7

Pomegranate Noir1/7

Ratings & consensus: Musk 07
Community sentiment: Musk 07
Longevity: Musk 07
Sillage & projection: Musk 07
Value for money: Musk 07
Versatility: Musk 07
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pomegranate Noir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk 07Swiss Arabian

Pomegranate NoirJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

3.80/ 5 · 3,509 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerMusk 07Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

28%Like

16%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

103 votes

32%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

3,509 votes

Category winnerMusk 07Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMusk 07

SillageMusk 07

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMusk 07Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

woody92%

fruity84%

rose77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

fruity77%

sweet65%

amber53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomegranateBlack Currant

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateRhuburbPlumRaspberryWatermelon

Heart2-4 hrs

ClovePink PepperGuaiac WoodOlibanumOpoponaxRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Virginia CedarPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Pomegranate Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night54

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerMusk 07Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex16

Women79

Men15

Unisex57

Women28

Date 37%Party 26%Casual 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,566

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#3,449

PerfumerBeverley Bayne

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerPomegranate NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musk 07 by Swiss Arabian opens with a vibrant burst of pomegranate and black currant, quickly softening into a heart of rose and lily-of-the-valley. This woody floral musk sits comfortably on a base of clean musk and patchouli. It works as a bright, versatile daily choice for both women and men, particularly when the …

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Jo Malone London Pomegranate Noir subverts the classic fresh cologne formula by leaning straight into brooding spice and tart ruby fruit. The initial spray delivers a sharp jolt of astringent pomegranate, sour rhubarb, and dark plum that quickly meets an intense wall of crushed clove. It is dry, tannic, and unapologet…

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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, Musk 07 or Pomegranate Noir?

Musk 07 takes 6 of 7 categories. Musk 07 is rated 3.91/5 from 124 votes; Pomegranate Noir is rated 3.80/5 from 3,509 votes. Choose Musk 07 for a musky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pomegranate Noir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk 07 or Pomegranate Noir?

Musk 07 lasts longest (Musk 07 73/100, Pomegranate Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk 07 or Pomegranate Noir?

Musk 07 projects furthest (Musk 07 62/100, Pomegranate Noir 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk 07 and Pomegranate Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Musk 07 or Pomegranate Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk 07 is the stronger pick. For winter, Pomegranate Noir is the stronger pick. Musk 07 suits daytime wear; Pomegranate Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk 07 and Pomegranate Noir?

Musk 07 has top notes of Pomegranate and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk and Patchouli. Pomegranate Noir has top notes of Pomegranate, Rhuburb, Plum and Raspberry, heart notes of Clove, Pink Pepper, Guaiac Wood and Olibanum, a base of Virginia Cedar, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.