Fragrance comparison

Russian Musk vs Tarbouch Afandi

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

5 wins

Russian Musk

Areej Le Doré

4.53116 votes

Rank #4,968 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Tarbouch Afandi

IDEO Parfumeurs

4.1554 votes

Rank #36,487 WoodyOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russian Musk takes 5 of 7 categories.

Russian Musk
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Tarbouch Afandi
Choose it for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Russian Musk5/7

Tarbouch Afandi2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Russian MuskAreej Le Doré

Tarbouch AfandiIDEO Parfumeurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

4.15/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 39%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerRussian MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

10%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

56%Love

24%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerRussian MuskMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRussian Musk

SillageRussian Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value67

Category winnerTarbouch AfandiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

ozonic92%

aromatic84%

tobacco77%

animalic69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FirLemonPine TreeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomSandalwoodCinnamonTonka BeanClovesNutmeg

Base

Natural MuskThailand OudCypressOakmossAmberGalbanumVetiverAgarwood (Oud)

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangePine TreeLemonPeppermintBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Violet LeafPatchouliCedarJuniperCloves

Base5 to 8 hours

TobaccoAnimal notesBenzoinVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pine Tree, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Tarbouch Afandi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer61

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer38

Fall86

Winter62

Day100

Night45

Category winnerTarbouch AfandiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

Men64

Unisex21

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,968

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#36,487

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRussian MuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Russian Musk by Areej Le Doré is an Extrait de Parfum chypre built around authentic natural deer musk and wild forest green notes. The composition starts with an energetic burst of fir pine, lemon, and bergamot, cutting through the air with crisp resinous clarity. As the top notes settle, orange blossom from four coun…

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Tarbouch Afandi opens with a burst of crisp peppermint, tart lemon, and brisk pine tree needles, delivering an immediate green freshness. As the opening settles, the heart brings in cedar wood, sharp cloves, and damp violet leaf, giving the scent an aromatic, forested backbone. A rich base of unburned tobacco, earthy …

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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, Russian Musk or Tarbouch Afandi?

Russian Musk takes 5 of 7 categories. Russian Musk is rated 4.53/5 from 116 votes; Tarbouch Afandi is rated 4.15/5 from 54 votes. Choose Russian Musk for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tarbouch Afandi for a woody and ozonic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Russian Musk or Tarbouch Afandi?

Russian Musk lasts longest (Russian Musk 80/100, Tarbouch Afandi 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Russian Musk or Tarbouch Afandi?

Russian Musk projects furthest (Russian Musk 64/100, Tarbouch Afandi 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Russian Musk and Tarbouch Afandi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pine Tree, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Russian Musk or Tarbouch Afandi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Russian Musk is the stronger pick. For winter, Russian Musk is the stronger pick. Tarbouch Afandi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Russian Musk and Tarbouch Afandi?

Russian Musk has top notes of Fir, Lemon, Pine Tree and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Tonka Bean, a base of Natural Musk, Thailand Oud, Cypress and Oakmoss. Tarbouch Afandi has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pine Tree, Lemon and Peppermint, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Patchouli, Cedar and Juniper, a base of Tobacco, Animal notes, Benzoin and Vetiver.