Fragrance comparison

Musk #9 vs Aria di Taormina

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

2 wins

Musk #9

Demeter Fragrance

3.673 votes

Rank #65,652 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Aria di Taormina

Narcisse Taormina

4.4139 votes

Rank #31,673 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk #9 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Musk #9
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Aria di Taormina
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Musk #92/3

Aria di Taormina1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Musk #9
Sillage & projection: Musk #9
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aria di Taormina

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk #9Demeter Fragrance

Aria di TaorminaNarcisse Taormina

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 71%

4.41/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 43%Had 12%Want 46%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

54%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMusk #9

SillageMusk #9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky83%

citrus65%

white floral48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

amber48%

animalic30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamot

Heart1.5-2.5 hrs

Jasmine

Base3-5 hrs

White MuskPowdery Notes

Top

GrapefruitLimeSweet OrangeSicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

LavenderRosemaryRoseJasmine

Base

AmbergrisWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Jasmine and White Musk. Durations are only published for Musk #9, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring57

Summer100

Fall24

Winter0

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAria di TaorminaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Musk #9 delivers a crisp, clean twist on classic musks. It starts sharp. A brisk blast of zesty lime and sunlit bergamot cuts through the air before settling down fast. The initial punch softens within fifteen minutes. As the tart citrus edges fade, a gentle petal-fresh jasmine steps forward, lending a breezy …

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Aria di Taormina is a bright citrus aromatic with a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Grapefruit, lime, orange, Sicilian lemon and bergamot give it a juicy, sunlit opening, while lavender and rosemary keep it herbal and airy. As it settles, white musk and ambergris soften the sharp edges and give it a clean, lightly warm…

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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, Musk #9 or Aria di Taormina?

Musk #9 takes 2 of 3 categories. Musk #9 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Aria di Taormina is rated 4.41/5 from 39 votes. Choose Musk #9 for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Aria di Taormina for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk #9 or Aria di Taormina?

Musk #9 lasts longest (Musk #9 100/100, Aria di Taormina 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk #9 or Aria di Taormina?

Musk #9 projects furthest (Musk #9 50/100, Aria di Taormina 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk #9 and Aria di Taormina smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Musk #9 or Aria di Taormina better for summer or winter?

Musk #9 suits evening wear; Aria di Taormina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk #9 and Aria di Taormina?

Musk #9 has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Powdery Notes. Aria di Taormina has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime, Sweet Orange and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris and White Musk.