Spiky Muse vs Roasted Tangerine
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Spiky Muse takes 4 of 8 categories.
Spiky MuseChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Roasted TangerineChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Spiky Muse4/8
Roasted Tangerine3/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Spiky Muse
- Community sentiment
- Roasted Tangerine
- Longevity
- Spiky Muse
- Sillage & projection
- Spiky Muse
- Value for money
- Roasted Tangerine
- Versatility
- Roasted Tangerine
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Spiky Muse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Spiky MuseEx NihiloRoasted TangerineLes Liquides ImaginairesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 622 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
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
35%Love
32%Like
20%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerRoasted TangerineMost 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 winnerRoasted TangerineBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
citrus84%
oud77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
woody86%
warm spicy72%
amber58%
soft spicy44%
sweet30%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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
Italian MandarinBlood OrangeBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
FennelPetitgrainCoffeeIncenseGinger
Base6-8+ hrs
TonkaAkigalawoodCedarwoodWhite MuskAmbrofix™Woody Notes
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall0
Winter18
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer86
Fall86
Winter36
Day100
Night42
Category winnerRoasted TangerineMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,161
PerfumerLouise Turner
Launched—
Reviews62
Overall rank#16,736
PerfumerJacek Laszczynski
Launched—
Reviews7
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 →Roasted Tangerine by Les Liquides Imaginaires offers an unconventional spin on classic citrus by trading sunny sweetness for rustic warmth. The opening crackles with juicy Italian mandarin, blood orange, and bright bergamot, but this is far from a standard summer cologne. Within minutes, toasted fennel seeds, cracked …
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 Roasted Tangerine?
Spiky Muse takes 4 of 8 categories. Spiky Muse is rated 3.81/5 from 622 votes; Roasted Tangerine is rated 3.87/5 from 71 votes. Choose Spiky Muse for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Roasted Tangerine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Spiky Muse or Roasted Tangerine?
They last about the same: Spiky Muse 73/100, Roasted Tangerine 71/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Spiky Muse or Roasted Tangerine?
Projection is very close: Spiky Muse 64/100, Roasted Tangerine 63/100 for sillage.
Do Spiky Muse and Roasted Tangerine smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Akigalawood, Ambrofix™ and Cedarwood.
Is Spiky Muse or Roasted Tangerine better for summer or winter?
For summer, Roasted Tangerine is the stronger pick. For winter, Roasted Tangerine is the stronger pick. Spiky Muse suits daytime wear; Roasted Tangerine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Spiky Muse and Roasted Tangerine?
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. Roasted Tangerine has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Blood Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Fennel, Petitgrain, Coffee and Incense, a base of Tonka, Akigalawood, Cedarwood and White Musk.
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