Spiky Muse vs Irth
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Spiky MuseChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Spiky Muse3/7
Irth3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Irth
- Community sentiment
- Irth
- Longevity
- Spiky Muse
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Spiky Muse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spiky Muse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spiky MuseEx NihiloIrthNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 622 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
30%Like
19%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
622 votes
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySpiky Muse
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
citrus84%
oud77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, rose 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
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Rose and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Spiky Muse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter18
Day100
Night33
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#7,273
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
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 →Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
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 Irth?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Spiky Muse is rated 3.81/5 from 622 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Spiky Muse for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Spiky Muse or Irth?
They last about the same: Spiky Muse 73/100, Irth 72/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Spiky Muse or Irth?
Projection is very close: Spiky Muse 64/100, Irth 64/100 for sillage.
Do Spiky Muse and Irth smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and fruity accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Rose and Cedarwood.
Is Spiky Muse or Irth better for summer or winter?
For summer, Spiky Muse is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Spiky Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spiky Muse and Irth?
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. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.
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