Fragrance comparison

Rose vs Musk

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rose

Claudia Scattolini

4.336 votes

Rank #56,507 WoodyAmber

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Musk

AXE

2.98155 votes

Rank #15,770 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rose
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Rose3/4

Musk1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RoseClaudia Scattolini

MuskAXE

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

2.98/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 29%Had 59%Want 12%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

31%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityRose

SillageRose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value80

Category winnerRoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber83%

rose65%

animalic48%

floral30%

musky100%

powdery91%

woody83%

floral74%

lavender65%

green56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Precious WoodsAmberRoseMimosa

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderGreen NotesLime

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmine

Base

MuskPrecious WoodsAmber

InformationalShared notesPrecious Woods, Amber and Rose. Durations are only published for Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring86

Summer54

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,507

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,770

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerMuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose by Claudia Scattolini presents a deep, resinous take on traditional floral perfumery. Instead of a dewy, green garden blossom, this composition places blooming rose alongside powdery mimosa over a dense foundation of precious woods and warm amber. The opening pairs honeyed floral sweetness with a dry, textured wo…

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Musk by AXE is an aromatic, Oriental fougere that brings a distinct retro charm. It relies on a classic structure of lavender and lime over a heavy base of musk, woods, and amber. Best suited for casual daytime wear, it offers a clean, nostalgic scent profile that reminds many of a crisp, air-conditioned breeze or a v…

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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, Rose or Musk?

Rose takes 3 of 4 categories. Rose is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Musk is rated 2.98/5 from 155 votes. Choose Rose for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose or Musk?

Rose lasts longest (Rose 87/100, Musk 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose or Musk?

Rose projects furthest (Rose 75/100, Musk 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose and Musk smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Precious Woods, Amber and Rose.

Is Rose or Musk better for summer or winter?

Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose and Musk?

Rose features Precious Woods, Amber, Rose and Mimosa. Musk has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes and Lime, heart notes of Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Precious Woods and Amber.