Spiky Muse vs Emerald Mirage
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spiky Muse takes 6 of 8 categories.
Spiky MuseChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Emerald MirageChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spiky Muse6/8
Emerald Mirage2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Spiky Muse
- Community sentiment
- Spiky Muse
- Longevity
- Spiky Muse
- Sillage & projection
- Spiky Muse
- Value for money
- Emerald Mirage
- Versatility
- Emerald Mirage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Spiky Muse
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spiky Muse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spiky MuseEx NihiloEmerald MirageSphinx FragrancesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 622 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.76/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
Category winnerSpiky MuseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
622 votes
39%Love
26%Like
16%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerSpiky MuseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpiky Muse
SillageSpiky Muse
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmerald MirageBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
citrus84%
oud77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
sweet90%
citrus80%
tropical70%
woody60%
fresh50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotPink PepperStrawberry
Heart2-4 hrs
RosePistachio
Base6-8+ hrs
AkigalawoodAmbrofix™CedarwoodTonka Bean
Top15-30 mins
PassionfruitOrangeStrawberryNectarineBananaPearBergamotLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
CedarwoodPatchouliJasmineRose
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberVanillinMusk
Category winnerSpiky MuseLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter18
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer100
Fall75
Winter25
Day100
Night33
Category winnerEmerald MirageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,148
PerfumerLouise Turner
Launched—
Reviews62
Overall rank#24,035
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerSpiky MuseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSpiky Muse by Ex Nihilo turns the traditional floral genre on its head by pairing fresh, dewy rose petals with a sharp burst of upcycled strawberry and sparkling pink pepper. The opening feels crunchy and bright, almost like biting into a firm, underripe berry sprinkled with citrus zest. As the fragrance settles onto …
Reviews →Emerald Mirage by Sphinx Fragrances is a bright, fruit-forward unisex scent that pairs sun-drenched sweetness with a clean, grounded woody backbone. The opening arrives like a splash of chilled fruit juice, mixing zesty bergamot, ripe strawberry, sweet passionfruit, and banana. As the immediate citrus sparkle settles …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Spiky Muse or Emerald Mirage?
Spiky Muse takes 6 of 8 categories. Spiky Muse is rated 3.81/5 from 622 votes; Emerald Mirage is rated 3.76/5 from 38 votes. Choose Spiky Muse for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Emerald Mirage for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Spiky Muse or Emerald Mirage?
Spiky Muse lasts longest (Spiky Muse 73/100, Emerald Mirage 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spiky Muse or Emerald Mirage?
Projection is very close: Spiky Muse 64/100, Emerald Mirage 62/100 for sillage.
Do Spiky Muse and Emerald Mirage smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Strawberry, Rose and Cedarwood.
Is Spiky Muse or Emerald Mirage better for summer or winter?
For summer, Emerald Mirage is the stronger pick. For winter, Emerald Mirage is the stronger pick. Spiky Muse suits daytime wear; Emerald Mirage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spiky Muse and Emerald Mirage?
Spiky Muse has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose and Pistachio, a base of Akigalawood, Ambrofix™, Cedarwood and Tonka Bean. Emerald Mirage has top notes of Passionfruit, Orange, Strawberry and Nectarine, heart notes of Cedarwood, Patchouli, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Vanillin and Musk.
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