Fragrance comparison

SO ± Satin vs Mila Schön Uomo (Original)

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,898 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mila Schön Uomo (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3531 votes

Rank #40,462 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön Uomo (Original) takes 3 of 5 categories.

SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mila Schön Uomo (Original)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

SO ± Satin2/5

Mila Schön Uomo (Original)3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mila Schön Uomo (Original)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SO ± Satin
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön Uomo (Original)
Value for money: SO ± Satin
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mila Schön Uomo (Original)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SO ± SatinUERMI

Mila Schön Uomo (Original)Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

4.35/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerMila Schön Uomo (Original)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

45%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageMila Schön Uomo (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSO ± SatinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLemonOrangeMandarin OrangeGingerAnise

Heart

SandalwoodJasminePepperVetiverTarragonRosemaryLavenderBasil

Base

OakmossMuskLabdanumCedar

InformationalShared notesGinger, Bergamot, Pepper and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Spring78

Summer89

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,898

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMila Schön Uomo (Original)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

Reviews →

Mila Schön Uomo (Original) is a 1986 woody aromatic built around bright citrus, green herbs, dry woods, oakmoss and musk. It opens briskly with bergamot, lemon, orange and mandarin, then turns more herbal and textured through lavender, rosemary, basil, tarragon, pepper, vetiver and sandalwood. It suits fans of old-sch…

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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, SO ± Satin or Mila Schön Uomo (Original)?

Mila Schön Uomo (Original) takes 3 of 5 categories. SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes; Mila Schön Uomo (Original) is rated 4.35/5 from 31 votes. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mila Schön Uomo (Original) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, SO ± Satin or Mila Schön Uomo (Original)?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, Mila Schön Uomo (Original) 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, SO ± Satin or Mila Schön Uomo (Original)?

Projection is very close: Mila Schön Uomo (Original) 57/100, SO ± Satin 55/100 for sillage.

Do SO ± Satin and Mila Schön Uomo (Original) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Ginger, Bergamot, Pepper and Mandarin Orange.

Is SO ± Satin or Mila Schön Uomo (Original) better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear; Mila Schön Uomo (Original) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in SO ± Satin and Mila Schön Uomo (Original)?

SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper. Mila Schön Uomo (Original) has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sandalwood, Jasmine, Pepper and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Labdanum and Cedar.