Fragrance comparison

Radici vs Musk Deer

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,032 ratings analysed

4 wins

Radici

Zanini

4.6316 votes

Rank #19,112 Fresh SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Musk Deer

Zoologist Perfumes

3.901,016 votes

Rank #1,489 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Radici takes 4 of 5 categories.

Radici
Choose it for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Musk Deer
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Radici4/5

Musk Deer1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RadiciZanini

Musk DeerZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.63/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.90/ 5 · 1,016 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerRadiciRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

38%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

808 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRadici

SillageRadici

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerRadiciBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

oud92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

musky83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

powdery56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Jasmine SambacViolet LeavesAngelica RootLaotian OudWild carrotCardamomJasmineRhubarbPepperGingerPomeloOud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomCalamusRose

Heart

Atlas CedarLabdanumPatchouliJasmine Sambac

Base

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodLaotian OudOrris

InformationalShared notesJasmine Sambac, Laotian Oud and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men24

Unisex68

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,112

PerfumerPhilippo Zanini

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,489

PerfumerPascal Gaurin

Launched—

Reviews216

Category winnerMusk DeerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Radici by Zanini matches rooty, vegetal facets with a dense, smoky backbone. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and green cardamom before shifting into an earthy heart of turnip, wild carrot, and angelica root. It dries down to a dark base of Laotian oud and labdanum, making it a rugged option for autumn day…

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Musk Deer opens as a soft spicy musk with cardamom, rose and woods, then settles into a powdery, slightly floral dry-down with ambrette, sandalwood and oud. Many wearers find it cleaner and more approachable than the name suggests, though some still pick up an animalic edge and a curious cola-like nuance.

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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, Radici or Musk Deer?

Radici takes 4 of 5 categories. Radici is rated 4.63/5 from 16 votes; Musk Deer is rated 3.90/5 from 1,016 votes. Choose Radici for a fresh spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Musk Deer for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Radici or Musk Deer?

Radici lasts longest (Radici 84/100, Musk Deer 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Radici or Musk Deer?

Radici projects furthest (Radici 77/100, Musk Deer 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Radici and Musk Deer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine Sambac, Laotian Oud and Cardamom.

Is Radici or Musk Deer better for summer or winter?

Radici suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Radici and Musk Deer?

Radici features Jasmine Sambac, Violet Leaves, Angelica Root, Laotian Oud and Wild carrot. Musk Deer has top notes of Cardamom, Calamus and Rose, heart notes of Atlas Cedar, Labdanum, Patchouli and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood, Laotian Oud and Orris.