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Pheromone Jasmine vs Ishtar

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

Updated 200 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ishtar takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Pheromone Jasmine

    Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Ishtar

    Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Pheromone Jasmine1/5
Ishtar4/5
Ratings & consensus
Ishtar
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ishtar
Sillage & projection
Ishtar
Value for money
Pheromone Jasmine
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ishtar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Pheromone JasmineMarilyn Miglin
IshtarRogue Perfumery
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.57/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 42%Had 9%Want 49%
3.63/ 5 · 179 votes
Have 30%Had 12%Want 57%
Category winnerIshtarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
19%Like
10%Ok
29%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

32%Love
30%Like
18%Ok
15%Dislike
5%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity77
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityIshtar

SillageIshtar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value60
Category winnerPheromone JasmineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
floral69%
green61%
amber100%
fresh spicy91%
aromatic83%
woody74%
warm spicy65%
musky56%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
JasmineOlibanumMyrrhPalm LeafNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)JuniperLotus

No top / heart / base split published

Notes
OlibanumJuniperMuskMyrrhLilyBenzoinSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Myrrh and Juniper. Durations are only published for Pheromone Jasmine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night20
Spring100
Summer50
Fall0
Winter68
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Men40
Unisex54
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#5,717

PerfumerManuel Cross

Launched—

Reviews65

Category winnerIshtarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Jasmine by Marilyn Miglin delivers an intense white floral aroma centered on pungent, heady jasmine. Instead of a fresh and dewy blossom, the scent immediately reveals a deep amber accord backed by resinous olibanum and smoky myrrh. Green palm leaf and sharp juniper give the opening a crisp, herbal edge, whi…

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Ishtar wears like clean incense with a silvery, soapy edge. Juniper and olibanum give it an aromatic lift, while benzoin, myrrh, musk and sandalwood keep it smooth, lightly resinous and softly woody. On skin it often feels fresher and drier than the note list suggests. If you want dark smoke or dense amber, sample fir…

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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, Pheromone Jasmine or Ishtar?

Ishtar takes 4 of 5 categories. Pheromone Jasmine is rated 3.57/5 from 21 votes; Ishtar is rated 3.63/5 from 179 votes. Choose Pheromone Jasmine for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ishtar for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Jasmine or Ishtar?

Ishtar lasts longest (Ishtar 77/100, Pheromone Jasmine 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Jasmine or Ishtar?

Ishtar projects furthest (Ishtar 65/100, Pheromone Jasmine 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Jasmine and Ishtar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Myrrh and Juniper.

Is Pheromone Jasmine or Ishtar better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Jasmine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Jasmine and Ishtar?

Pheromone Jasmine features Jasmine, Olibanum, Myrrh, Palm Leaf and Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi). Ishtar features Olibanum, Juniper, Musk, Myrrh and Lily.

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