Fragrance comparison

Musk #7 vs Subtle Grace

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

3 wins

Musk #7

Demeter Fragrance

4.0013 votes

Rank #44,934 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Subtle Grace

House Of Sillage

1.006 votes

Rank #67,713 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk #7 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Musk #7
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Subtle Grace
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Musk #73/5

Subtle Grace2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Musk #7
Sillage & projection: Musk #7
Value for money: Subtle Grace
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Subtle Grace
Fragranxe ranking: Musk #7

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk #7Demeter Fragrance

Subtle GraceHouse Of Sillage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

1.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityMusk #7

SillageMusk #7

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSubtle GraceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber83%

powdery65%

animalic48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

lavender65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White MuskAmberBergamotLemon PeelHerbal NotesPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top15-30 mins

Lemon PeelGingerBergamotelemi

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageLavenderClearwoodGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliHaitian VetiverCedarwoodAmberwood

Category winnerSubtle GraceLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer57

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night38

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 19%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMusk #7Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spray it generously. Demeter Fragrance Musk #7 provides an immediate feeling of freshly washed cotton warmed by skin heat. The opening brings a brief flash of tart lemon peel and bergamot, shaking off the solvent lift within two minutes. Do not expect heavy projection. Soon, dry herbal notes and mild patchouli join th…

Reviews →

House Of Sillage Subtle Grace is a crisp, soothing citrus aromatic fragrance designed around everyday comfort and gentle clarity. The scent opens with bright lemon peel, spicy grated ginger, and tart bergamot that feel like stepping into cool morning air. As the initial zest settles, an aromatic heart of herbal French…

Reviews →

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 #7 or Subtle Grace?

Musk #7 takes 3 of 5 categories. Musk #7 is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes; Subtle Grace is rated 1.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Musk #7 for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Subtle Grace for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk #7 or Subtle Grace?

Musk #7 lasts longest (Musk #7 40/100, Subtle Grace 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk #7 or Subtle Grace?

Musk #7 projects furthest (Musk #7 36/100, Subtle Grace 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk #7 and Subtle Grace smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon Peel and Patchouli.

Is Musk #7 or Subtle Grace better for summer or winter?

Musk #7 suits daytime wear; Subtle Grace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk #7 and Subtle Grace?

Musk #7 features White Musk, Amber, Bergamot, Lemon Peel and Herbal Notes. Subtle Grace has top notes of Lemon Peel, Ginger, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Clearwood and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Haitian Vetiver, Cedarwood and Amberwood.