Fragrance comparison

Musk #9 vs Cashmere Cedar

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Musk #9

Demeter Fragrance

3.673 votes

Rank #65,652 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Cashmere Cedar

Rocco Ragni

4.673 votes

Rank #48,473 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cashmere Cedar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Musk #9
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity.
Cashmere Cedar
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Musk #91/3

Cashmere Cedar2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk #9Demeter Fragrance

Cashmere CedarRocco Ragni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 71%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMusk #9

SillageCashmere Cedar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky83%

citrus65%

white floral48%

fresh spicy30%

fruity100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · 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

ApplePineapplePlumBergamotLimeLicorice

Heart

GeraniumRoseJasmineSage

Base

VanillaAmbergrisPatchouliSandalwoodWhite MuskAgarwood (Oud)

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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,652

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,473

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCashmere CedarHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Cashmere Cedar by Rocco Ragni is a compelling aromatic fruity scent that balances bright top notes of apple, pineapple, and plum with a deep, resinous base of agarwood and vanilla. This 2017 release performs best in moderate temperatures, offering a sophisticated profile that suits both office environments and evening…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Musk #9 or Cashmere Cedar?

Cashmere Cedar takes 2 of 3 categories. Musk #9 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Cashmere Cedar is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Musk #9 for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity. Choose Cashmere Cedar for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk #9 or Cashmere Cedar?

Musk #9 lasts longest (Musk #9 100/100, Cashmere Cedar 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk #9 or Cashmere Cedar?

Cashmere Cedar projects furthest (Cashmere Cedar 63/100, Musk #9 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk #9 and Cashmere Cedar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Jasmine and White Musk.

Is Musk #9 or Cashmere Cedar better for summer or winter?

Musk #9 suits evening wear; Cashmere Cedar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk #9 and Cashmere Cedar?

Musk #9 has top notes of Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Powdery Notes. Cashmere Cedar has top notes of Apple, Pineapple, Plum and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Vanilla, Ambergris, Patchouli and Sandalwood.