Fragrance comparison

Musk Wood vs Oath for Him

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Musk Wood

Avon

3.5338 votes

Rank #41,499 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Oath for Him

Ajmal

3.8526 votes

Rank #35,903 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oath for Him takes 5 of 7 categories.

Musk Wood
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oath for Him
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Musk Wood2/7

Oath for Him5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Musk WoodAvon

Oath for HimAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 41%Want 28%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerOath for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

19%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerOath for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOath for Him

SillageMusk Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMusk WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky88%

powdery77%

citrus65%

aromatic53%

lavender42%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

Lavender

Base

CedarMusk

Top

WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring18

Summer27

Fall100

Winter91

Day56

Night100

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night46

Category winnerOath for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,903

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOath for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Musk Wood opens with a bright splash of bergamot that shifts within minutes into herbal lavender and dry cedarwood. Soft musk anchors the base, giving the composition a clean barbershop texture that stays light on skin. Launched in 2013, this budget cologne avoids heavy amber or dense syrup, relying on crisp wood…

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Ajmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…

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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 Wood or Oath for Him?

Oath for Him takes 5 of 7 categories. Musk Wood is rated 3.53/5 from 38 votes; Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Musk Wood for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Musk Wood or Oath for Him?

Oath for Him lasts longest (Oath for Him 58/100, Musk Wood 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Musk Wood or Oath for Him?

Musk Wood projects furthest (Musk Wood 56/100, Oath for Him 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Musk Wood and Oath for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Cedar and Musk.

Is Musk Wood or Oath for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Musk Wood is the stronger pick. Musk Wood suits evening wear; Oath for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Musk Wood and Oath for Him?

Musk Wood has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Cedar and Musk. Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.