Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Mure et Musc

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,932 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Mure et Musc

L'Artisan Parfumeur

3.611,496 votes

Rank #8,178 FruityMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina L'Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mure et Musc
Choose it for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nina L'Elixir6/7

Mure et Musc1/7

Ratings & consensus: Nina L'Elixir
Community sentiment: Nina L'Elixir
Longevity: Nina L'Elixir
Sillage & projection: Nina L'Elixir
Value for money: Nina L'Elixir
Versatility: Mure et Musc
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nina L'Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nina L'ElixirNina Ricci

Mure et MuscL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 1,496 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNina L'ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

2,436 votes

20%Love

46%Like

10%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

1,496 votes

Category winnerNina L'ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNina L'Elixir

SillageNina L'Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNina L'ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

fruity100%

musky92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonCaipirinha

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineCandy apple

Base

MuskAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

BasilAmalfi LemonMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1-3 hrs

BlackberryRed Berries

Base4-6 hrs

MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Red Berries and Musk. Durations are only published for Mure et Musc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer97

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMure et MuscMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Men7

Unisex44

Women49

Work 41%Casual 37%Date 14%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#8,178

PerfumerJean-Francois Laporte

Launched—

Reviews125

Category winnerNina L'ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina L'Elixir by Nina Ricci opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and a crisp Caipirinha lime accord before settling into candied red apple and tart red berries. Clean jasmine softens the fruity intensity in the heart, while musk and cedar ground the dry-down. It works best during cool autumn mornings or chilly spring afterno…

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Mure et Musc by L'Artisan Parfumeur smells like ripe wild blackberries crushed beside herbal garden greenery and a bar of triple-milled French soap. Created back in 1978, this scent skips sticky dessert sweetness entirely. Instead, it opens with a quick splash of tart Amalfi lemon, sweet mandarin orange, and peppery g…

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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, Nina L'Elixir or Mure et Musc?

Nina L'Elixir takes 6 of 7 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Mure et Musc is rated 3.61/5 from 1,496 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mure et Musc for a fruity and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Mure et Musc?

Nina L'Elixir lasts longest (Nina L'Elixir 62/100, Mure et Musc 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Mure et Musc?

Nina L'Elixir projects furthest (Nina L'Elixir 54/100, Mure et Musc 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Mure et Musc smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Red Berries and Musk.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Mure et Musc better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mure et Musc is the stronger pick. For winter, Nina L'Elixir is the stronger pick. Mure et Musc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Mure et Musc?

Nina L'Elixir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Caipirinha, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine and Candy apple, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar. Mure et Musc has top notes of Basil, Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Blackberry and Red Berries, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.