Fragrance comparison

Palmetto vs Musk de Roy

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

4 wins

Palmetto

Nomenclature

3.6047 votes

Rank #27,792 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Musk de Roy

Antonio Visconti

3.4080 votes

Rank #41,713 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Palmetto takes 4 of 7 categories.

Palmetto
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk de Roy
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Palmetto4/7

Musk de Roy3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PalmettoNomenclature

Musk de RoyAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 61%

3.40/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 30%Had 36%Want 34%

Category winnerPalmettoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

47%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

47 votes

20%Love

40%Like

1%Ok

38%Dislike

1%Hate

80 votes

Category winnerPalmettoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityMusk de Roy

SillageMusk de Roy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPalmettoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

green84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

musky88%

amber77%

iris65%

fresh spicy53%

violet42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both musky, powdery and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GalbanumAngelicaSichuan PepperJasmineMuskAmbergrisFigLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AngelicaStyraxGalbanum

Heart

IrisJasmineRose

Base

MuskNutmegHeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Angelica, Jasmine 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

Spring100

Summer63

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night7

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night45

Category winnerMusk de RoyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#41,713

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPalmettoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Palmetto opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum and crackling Sichuan pepper that mimics fresh palm leaves snapped in half. As the raw green opening settles, milky fig and quiet jasmine soften the bitter edges without turning sticky or sweet. The base lingers as a dry blend of musk nectar and light ambergris on w…

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Musk de Roy leans powdery, musky and softly floral, with iris, heliotrope and amber giving it a pale, velvety texture. It opens green and slightly resinous, then settles into a cool, clean-feeling musk for some wearers, while others find it much sharper and more bodily. This is a better pick for experienced musk fans …

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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, Palmetto or Musk de Roy?

Palmetto takes 4 of 7 categories. Palmetto is rated 3.60/5 from 47 votes; Musk de Roy is rated 3.40/5 from 80 votes. Choose Palmetto for a musky and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk de Roy for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Palmetto or Musk de Roy?

Musk de Roy lasts longest (Musk de Roy 67/100, Palmetto 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Palmetto or Musk de Roy?

Musk de Roy projects furthest (Musk de Roy 56/100, Palmetto 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Palmetto and Musk de Roy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Angelica, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Palmetto or Musk de Roy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Palmetto is the stronger pick. For winter, Musk de Roy is the stronger pick. Palmetto suits daytime wear; Musk de Roy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Palmetto and Musk de Roy?

Palmetto features Galbanum, Angelica, Sichuan Pepper, Jasmine and Musk. Musk de Roy has top notes of Angelica, Styrax and Galbanum, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Nutmeg, Heliotrope and Agarwood (Oud).