Fragrance comparison

Musk Sexy vs Liquid Illusion

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 788 ratings analysed

Musk Sexy

Ulric de Varens · 2019

3.9158 votes

Rank #18,806 PowderyMusky

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46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Liquid Illusion

Juliette Has A Gun

3.80730 votes

Rank #4,022 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Liquid Illusion takes 5 of 7 categories.

Musk Sexy
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liquid Illusion
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Musk Sexy1/7

Liquid Illusion5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk SexyUlric de Varens

Liquid IllusionJuliette Has A Gun

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 45%

3.80/ 5 · 730 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerLiquid IllusionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

38%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

35%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

566 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLiquid Illusion

SillageLiquid Illusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMusk SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky83%

iris65%

earthy48%

violet30%

powdery100%

iris92%

almond84%

violet77%

vanilla69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Iris

Heart2-3 hrs

Powdery NotesOrris

Base4-6 hrs

Musk

Top

AlmondHeliotropeViolet

Heart

IrisOrrisTuberose

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberSiam Benzoin

InformationalShared notesIris, Orris and Musk. Durations are only published for Musk Sexy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter53

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter75

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLiquid IllusionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex23

Women73

Casual 41%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

Men4

Unisex18

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,806

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2019

Reviews6

Overall rank#4,022

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerLiquid IllusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Musk Sexy by Ulric de Varens is a quiet, skin-hugging fragrance built around clean cosmetic powder and soft botanicals. It starts with a brief splash of cool iris. That initial crispness settles fast. Within fifteen minutes, buttery orris and vintage powdery notes step forward, wrapping the wearer in the comforting sc…

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Liquid Illusion is a powdery floral study centered on iris and almond. It provides a clean, cosmetic aroma that leans toward the vintage lipstick aesthetic. Perfect for crisp spring days when you want a non-gourmand comfort scent, it offers a sophisticated presence that never feels too heavy or aggressive on the skin …

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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 Sexy or Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion takes 5 of 7 categories. Musk Sexy is rated 3.91/5 from 58 votes; Liquid Illusion is rated 3.80/5 from 730 votes. Choose Musk Sexy for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Liquid Illusion for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Musk Sexy or Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion lasts longest (Liquid Illusion 68/100, Musk Sexy 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk Sexy or Liquid Illusion?

Liquid Illusion projects furthest (Liquid Illusion 62/100, Musk Sexy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk Sexy and Liquid Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and violet accords. Common notes include Iris, Orris and Musk.

Is Musk Sexy or Liquid Illusion better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Musk Sexy and Liquid Illusion?

Musk Sexy has top notes of Iris, heart notes of Powdery Notes and Orris, a base of Musk. Liquid Illusion has top notes of Almond, Heliotrope and Violet, heart notes of Iris, Orris and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Siam Benzoin.