Fragrance comparison

Musk vs Maja

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 935 ratings analysed

3 wins

Musk

Denim

4.04218 votes

Rank #8,434 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Maja

Myrurgia

3.86717 votes

Rank #1,095 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk takes 3 of 7 categories.

Musk
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Musk3/7

Maja2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuskDenim

MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 717 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerMuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

44%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

218 votes

33%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

630 votes

Category winnerMajaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

floral80%

aromatic70%

rose60%

patchouli50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMyrtle

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliOriental Woodsy notesOakmoss

Top

GeraniumCitrusesTobaccoOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationClovesNutmegRoseLavenderLeatherJasmine

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberOakmossCypressTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender, Patchouli and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day100

Night79

Spring61

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

Casual 43%Work 28%Date 18%Party 13%

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#1,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews155

Category winnerMajaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Musk is a rugged, old-school men's cologne built around brisk citruses, bitter Mediterranean myrtle, and deep, earthy patchouli. Spraying it delivers an immediate kick. The opening hits with sharp lemon and herbaceous lavender before drying into damp oakmoss and dry oriental wood notes. There is zero gourmand sw…

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Maja is a vintage-style spicy floral that leans soapy, powdery and warmly aromatic rather than plush or sugary. Carnation, clove, rose, lavender and patchouli do most of the work, with a dry tobacco-leather edge that keeps it sharp. It often suits shoppers who enjoy old-school character, especially at a low price. Sam…

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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 or Maja?

Musk takes 3 of 7 categories. Musk is rated 4.04/5 from 218 votes; Maja is rated 3.86/5 from 717 votes. Choose Musk for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maja for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Musk or Maja?

They last about the same: Musk 63/100, Maja 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Musk or Maja?

Projection is very close: Musk 57/100, Maja 57/100 for sillage.

Do Musk and Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Musk or Maja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Maja is the stronger pick. Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk and Maja?

Musk has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Myrtle, a base of Patchouli, Oriental Woodsy notes and Oakmoss. Maja has top notes of Geranium, Citruses, Tobacco and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Carnation, Cloves, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss.