Spiky Muse vs Fragaria
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spiky Muse takes 8 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.
FragariaChoose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spiky Muse8/8
Fragaria0/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Spiky Muse
- Community sentiment
- Spiky Muse
- Longevity
- Spiky Muse
- Sillage & projection
- Spiky Muse
- Value for money
- Spiky Muse
- Versatility
- Spiky Muse
- 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 NihiloFragariaCreedWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 622 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.70/ 5 · 109 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
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
37%Love
27%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
11%Hate
109 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 winnerSpiky MuseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
citrus84%
oud77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
fruity100%
citrus92%
woody84%
sweet77%
violet69%
powdery61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fruity
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
MandarinPink PepperBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
StrawberryViolet
Base6-8 hrs
VetiverCedarwood
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day100
Night63
Category winnerSpiky MuseMost 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#35,986
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Creed Fragaria takes the house in an unexpected, playful direction by placing ripe garden strawberries front and center. Instead of heavy amber or traditional smoky notes, this scent bursts open with juicy mandarin and sparkling bergamot, quickly followed by a crisp pinch of pink pepper. The heart reveals a sweet stra…
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 Fragaria?
Spiky Muse takes 8 of 8 categories. Spiky Muse is rated 3.81/5 from 622 votes; Fragaria is rated 3.70/5 from 109 votes. Choose Spiky Muse for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fragaria for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Spiky Muse or Fragaria?
Spiky Muse lasts longest (Spiky Muse 73/100, Fragaria 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Spiky Muse or Fragaria?
Spiky Muse projects furthest (Spiky Muse 64/100, Fragaria 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Spiky Muse and Fragaria smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Strawberry and Cedarwood.
Is Spiky Muse or Fragaria better for summer or winter?
For summer, Spiky Muse is the stronger pick. For winter, Fragaria is the stronger pick. Spiky Muse suits daytime wear; Fragaria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spiky Muse and Fragaria?
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. Fragaria has top notes of Mandarin, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Strawberry and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Cedarwood.
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