Fragrance comparison

Saved by the Musk vs Anthracite Pour L'Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Saved by the Musk

The Fragrance Kitchen

3.836 votes

Rank #49,784 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Jacomo

4.1982 votes

Rank #9,010 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saved by the Musk takes 3 of 4 categories.

Saved by the Musk
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Anthracite Pour L'Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Saved by the Musk3/4

Anthracite Pour L'Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saved by the Musk
Sillage & projection: Saved by the Musk
Value for money: Saved by the Musk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite Pour L'Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saved by the MuskThe Fragrance Kitchen

Anthracite Pour L'HommeJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

4.19/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 37%Had 20%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

43%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySaved by the Musk

SillageSaved by the Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value52

Category winnerSaved by the MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonBay Leaf

Heart

RoseCarnationPineapple

Base

MuskAmber

Top

LavenderGalbanumGrapefruitPineapplePepperCypressBergamotMarjoram

Heart

ClovesCyclamenOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmineCarnationRose

Base

SandalwoodMuskOakmossCedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Carnation and Pineapple. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,784

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,010

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerAnthracite Pour L'HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saved by the Musk by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, bitter lemon, and green bay leaf. As the top notes quiet down, a spicy floral heart of carnation and rose appears alongside a bite of pineapple. The dry-down settles into warm amber and clean, skin-hugging musk that lingers for hours.

Reviews →

Anthracite Pour L'Homme by Jacomo is a bold, aromatic woody fragrance for men released in 1991. It balances crisp lavender and galbanum with warm spices and a grounded oakmoss base. Best worn during cool spring days or formal office settings, it offers a sophisticated, classic profile for those who appreciate traditio…

Reviews →

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, Saved by the Musk or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Saved by the Musk takes 3 of 4 categories. Saved by the Musk is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Anthracite Pour L'Homme is rated 4.19/5 from 82 votes. Choose Saved by the Musk for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anthracite Pour L'Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Saved by the Musk or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Saved by the Musk lasts longest (Saved by the Musk 80/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saved by the Musk or Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Projection is very close: Saved by the Musk 63/100, Anthracite Pour L'Homme 61/100 for sillage.

Do Saved by the Musk and Anthracite Pour L'Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Carnation and Pineapple.

Is Saved by the Musk or Anthracite Pour L'Homme better for summer or winter?

Saved by the Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Saved by the Musk and Anthracite Pour L'Homme?

Saved by the Musk has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Pineapple, a base of Musk and Amber. Anthracite Pour L'Homme has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Grapefruit and Pineapple, heart notes of Cloves, Cyclamen, Orris Root and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Oakmoss and Cedar.