Fragrance comparison

Musk vs Scent 301

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

2 wins

Musk

Denim

4.04218 votes

Rank #8,434 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Scent 301

Jamal Perfumers London

2.001 votes

Rank #72,864 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk takes 2 of 3 categories.

Musk
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Scent 301
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Musk2/3

Scent 3011/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scent 301
Sillage & projection: Musk
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuskDenim

Scent 301Jamal Perfumers London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 218 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityScent 301

SillageMusk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

BergamotOrange OilLemonBasil

Heart

PatchouliLeatherLavenderCedarMyrtleGeranium

Base

OakmossBay LeafNutmegCuminTobaccoTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLavender, Myrtle, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#72,864

PerfumerMohammed Jamal

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Scent 301 by Jamal Perfumers London hits the skin with a sharp, herbal crack of fresh basil and cold bergamot. The citrus feels dry, clean, and bracing rather than sweet or juicy, setting up a green, structured opening that quickly yields to a deeply woody heart. As it warms, a clean lavender note links the bright top…

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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 Scent 301?

Musk takes 2 of 3 categories. Musk is rated 4.04/5 from 218 votes; Scent 301 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Musk for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Scent 301 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity.

Which lasts longer, Musk or Scent 301?

Scent 301 lasts longest (Scent 301 70/100, Musk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk or Scent 301?

Musk projects furthest (Musk 57/100, Scent 301 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk and Scent 301 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Myrtle, Patchouli and Oakmoss.

Is Musk or Scent 301 better for summer or winter?

Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk and Scent 301?

Musk has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lavender and Myrtle, a base of Patchouli, Oriental Woodsy notes and Oakmoss. Scent 301 has top notes of Bergamot, Orange Oil, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Patchouli, Leather, Lavender and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Bay Leaf, Nutmeg and Cumin.