Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Musk vs Chiiyaam

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pheromone Musk

Marilyn Miglin

4.4522 votes

Rank #33,056 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Chiiyaam

Invocation

4.502 votes

Rank #53,473 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone Musk takes 4 of 4 categories.

Pheromone Musk
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Chiiyaam
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Pheromone Musk4/4

Chiiyaam0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone MuskMarilyn Miglin

ChiiyaamInvocation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 60%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 33%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Musk

SillagePheromone Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPheromone MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

amber69%

herbal61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskMyrrhNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)OlibanumLotusPalm LeafJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CedarLavenderMandarin OrangeMintHemlockRosemarySageLabdanumOlibanumSandalwoodTobaccoNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Olibanum. Durations are only published for Pheromone Musk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#53,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPheromone MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pheromone Musk by Marilyn Miglin offers an earthy, resinous twist on the traditional musk profile. Instead of leaning into sweet modern vanillas, it builds around a foundation of clean musk, warm myrrh, and smoky olibanum frankincense. A distinct herbal bitterness enters through nard Himalayan, also known as spikenard…

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Chiiyaam by Invocation is an aromatic spicy fragrance that emphasizes serenity. It centers on a resinous and herbal profile, featuring cedar, mint, and sandalwood, to create a calm space. Suitable for both men and women, it is often utilized to purify environments or provide personal relaxation during stressful work h…

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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 Musk or Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Musk takes 4 of 4 categories. Pheromone Musk is rated 4.45/5 from 22 votes; Chiiyaam is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pheromone Musk for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Chiiyaam for a aromatic and woody character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Musk or Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Musk lasts longest (Pheromone Musk 73/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Musk or Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Musk projects furthest (Pheromone Musk 63/100, Chiiyaam 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Musk and Chiiyaam smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi) and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Musk or Chiiyaam better for summer or winter?

Pheromone Musk suits day or night wear; Chiiyaam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pheromone Musk and Chiiyaam?

Pheromone Musk features Musk, Myrrh, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Olibanum and Lotus. Chiiyaam features Cedar, Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Hemlock.