Fragrance comparison

Musk vs Nueva Maja

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 269 ratings analysed

Musk

Denim

4.04218 votes

Rank #8,434 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Nueva Maja

Myrurgia

4.1051 votes

Rank #10,448 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Musk
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nueva Maja
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Musk3/7

Nueva Maja3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuskDenim

Nueva MajaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 52%Had 22%Want 27%

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

50%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNueva Maja

SillageNueva Maja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value68

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%

aromatic92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

lavender69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy 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

GeraniumAldehydesJasmineCitrusesOrange Blossom

Heart

CarnationLavenderIrisClovesRoseLeatherNutmegViolet

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossAmberTonka 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

Spring83

Summer42

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNueva MajaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

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

Men5

Unisex48

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#10,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMuskHigher 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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Nueva Maja reads as a vintage floral aldehyde with a soapy, aromatic opening and a warmer, powdery base. Reviewers describe lavender, geranium, dried flowers and soft spice, with an airy black tea feel on some skin. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic perfumery, especially fragrances that balance clean soapiness, spi…

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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 Nueva Maja?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Musk is rated 4.04/5 from 218 votes; Nueva Maja is rated 4.10/5 from 51 votes. Choose Musk for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nueva Maja for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk or Nueva Maja?

Nueva Maja lasts longest (Nueva Maja 68/100, Musk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk or Nueva Maja?

Projection is very close: Nueva Maja 58/100, Musk 57/100 for sillage.

Do Musk and Nueva Maja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Musk or Nueva Maja better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Musk and Nueva Maja?

Musk has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Myrtle, a base of Patchouli, Oriental Woodsy notes and Oakmoss. Nueva Maja has top notes of Geranium, Aldehydes, Jasmine and Citruses, heart notes of Carnation, Lavender, Iris and Cloves, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oakmoss.