Fragrance comparison

Pheromone Musk vs Fin de l Automne

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Pheromone Musk

Marilyn Miglin

4.4522 votes

Rank #33,056 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Fin de l Automne

YanFroloff

4.001 votes

Rank #64,301 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pheromone Musk
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Fin de l Automne
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Pheromone Musk2/4

Fin de l Automne2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pheromone MuskMarilyn Miglin

Fin de l AutomneYanFroloff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 37%Had 4%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPheromone Musk

SillageFin de l Automne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

herbal69%

earthy61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

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

MyrrhOlibanumVetiverTobaccoHayAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliCognacBlack PepperGalbanumBalsam FirMuhuhu

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerFin de l AutomneLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,056

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,301

PerfumerYan Froloff

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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Fin de l Automne by YanFroloff captures the crisp, contemplative mood of late November when cold air rolls over fallen leaves. The scent opens with sharp green galbanum, fresh crushed juniper berries, and a brisk splash of rich cognac that warms the chest. As the brisk opening settles, dry hay and cured tobacco leaf s…

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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 Fin de l Automne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pheromone Musk is rated 4.45/5 from 22 votes; Fin de l Automne is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pheromone Musk for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Fin de l Automne for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, Pheromone Musk or Fin de l Automne?

Pheromone Musk lasts longest (Pheromone Musk 73/100, Fin de l Automne 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pheromone Musk or Fin de l Automne?

Fin de l Automne projects furthest (Fin de l Automne 75/100, Pheromone Musk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pheromone Musk and Fin de l Automne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Myrrh and Olibanum.

Is Pheromone Musk or Fin de l Automne better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pheromone Musk and Fin de l Automne?

Pheromone Musk features Musk, Myrrh, Nard Himalayan (Jatamansi), Olibanum and Lotus. Fin de l Automne features Myrrh, Olibanum, Vetiver, Tobacco and Hay.