Fragrance comparison

New Musk vs 201 Apple & Driftwood

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

5 wins

New Musk

Prince Matchabelli

3.9857 votes

Rank #15,602 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

201 Apple & Driftwood

N.C.P. Olfactives

3.7748 votes

Rank #28,577 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Musk takes 5 of 7 categories.

New Musk
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
201 Apple & Driftwood
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

New Musk5/7

201 Apple & Driftwood1/7

Ratings & consensus: New Musk
Community sentiment: 201 Apple & Driftwood
Longevity: New Musk
Sillage & projection: New Musk
Value for money: New Musk
Versatility: Tie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: New Musk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New MuskPrince Matchabelli

201 Apple & DriftwoodN.C.P. Olfactives

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 30%Had 32%Want 38%

3.77/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 48%Had 19%Want 33%

Category winnerNew MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

15%Love

50%Like

33%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

Category winner201 Apple & DriftwoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNew Musk

SillageNew Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNew MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

animalic65%

powdery48%

sweet30%

white floral100%

green86%

fruity72%

fresh58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

White FlowersMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Apple

Heart

JasmineWhite Flowers

Base

Green NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers and Musk. Durations are only published for New Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall54

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Spring93

Summer100

Fall30

Winter15

Day100

Night13

Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men10

Unisex45

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#28,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNew MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New Musk by Prince Matchabelli pairs crisp white flowers with a prominent base of clean, warm musk. Designed as a cologne spray, it opens with an airy bouquet that feels bright and lightly sweet before settling into a soft, powdery finish on the skin. While classified in the floral woody musk family, the formula stays…

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201 Apple & Driftwood is a light, crisp apple floral with a clean musky base. It opens juicy and fresh, then settles into soft white flowers, green notes, and a slightly powdery skin scent. It reads easy, bright, and casual rather than dramatic. If you enjoy the apple lift in scents like DKNY Be Delicious or Kayali Ed…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New Musk or 201 Apple & Driftwood?

New Musk takes 5 of 7 categories. New Musk is rated 3.98/5 from 57 votes; 201 Apple & Driftwood is rated 3.77/5 from 48 votes. Choose New Musk for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 201 Apple & Driftwood for a white floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, New Musk or 201 Apple & Driftwood?

New Musk lasts longest (New Musk 76/100, 201 Apple & Driftwood 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Musk or 201 Apple & Driftwood?

New Musk projects furthest (New Musk 62/100, 201 Apple & Driftwood 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Musk and 201 Apple & Driftwood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include White Flowers and Musk.

Is New Musk or 201 Apple & Driftwood better for summer or winter?

For summer, 201 Apple & Driftwood is the stronger pick. For winter, New Musk is the stronger pick. New Musk suits daytime wear; 201 Apple & Driftwood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Musk and 201 Apple & Driftwood?

New Musk features White Flowers and Musk. 201 Apple & Driftwood has top notes of Apple, heart notes of Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Green Notes and Musk.