Fragrance comparison

Musk vs Missoni Wave

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 4,878 ratings analysed

Musk

Denim

4.04218 votes

Rank #8,434 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Missoni Wave

Missoni

4.164,660 votes

Rank #191 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Missoni Wave takes 5 of 7 categories.

Musk
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Missoni Wave
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Musk2/7

Missoni Wave5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuskDenim

Missoni WaveMissoni

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 4,660 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerMissoni WaveRating 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

52%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

2,895 votes

Category winnerMissoni WaveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityMissoni Wave

SillageMissoni Wave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value84

Category winnerMuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

marine84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Sea NotesCitrusesSicilian Mandarin

Heart

LavenderClary SageRosemaryEgyptian Pelargonium

Base

Vanilla OrchidHaitian VetiverPatchouliOakmoss

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

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

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#191

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews836

Category winnerMissoni WaveHigher 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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Missoni Wave is a bright aquatic citrus with a soft aromatic backbone. It opens sharp and salty, then settles into creamy lemon, lavender, rosemary and a smooth woody base that feels clean, easy and modern. For many wearers, the appeal is simple: it smells polished, works almost anywhere, and offers strong value if yo…

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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 Missoni Wave?

Missoni Wave takes 5 of 7 categories. Musk is rated 4.04/5 from 218 votes; Missoni Wave is rated 4.16/5 from 4,660 votes. Choose Musk for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Missoni Wave for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Musk or Missoni Wave?

Missoni Wave lasts longest (Missoni Wave 69/100, Musk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk or Missoni Wave?

Missoni Wave projects furthest (Missoni Wave 60/100, Musk 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk and Missoni Wave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Musk or Missoni Wave better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Musk and Missoni Wave?

Musk has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Myrtle, a base of Patchouli, Oriental Woodsy notes and Oakmoss. Missoni Wave has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses and Sicilian Mandarin, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Rosemary and Egyptian Pelargonium, a base of Vanilla Orchid, Haitian Vetiver, Patchouli and Oakmoss.