Fragrance comparison

Sugar Plum vs Musk Aswad

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

Sugar Plum

Demeter Fragrance

3.9562 votes

Rank #17,175 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Musk Aswad

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.2768 votes

Rank #3,919 SweetMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Musk Aswad takes 7 of 7 categories.

Sugar Plum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Musk Aswad
Choose it for a sweet and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Sugar Plum0/7

Musk Aswad7/7

Ratings & consensus: Musk Aswad
Community sentiment: Musk Aswad
Longevity: Musk Aswad
Sillage & projection: Musk Aswad
Value for money: Musk Aswad
Versatility: Musk Aswad
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Musk Aswad

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sugar PlumDemeter Fragrance

Musk AswadMaison Anthony Marmin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

4.27/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 48%

Category winnerMusk AswadRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

79%Love

7%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerMusk AswadMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMusk Aswad

SillageMusk Aswad

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMusk AswadBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

honey72%

woody58%

nutty44%

warm spicy30%

sweet100%

musky92%

honey84%

woody77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Dried FruitsHoneyHazelnutDried PlumAromatic Spices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MuskHoneyDried PlumAmberVetiverVanillaWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoney and Dried Plum. Durations are only published for Sugar Plum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring73

Summer73

Fall93

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerMusk AswadMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Casual 45%Date 24%Work 20%Party 12%

Men48

Unisex48

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,919

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerMusk AswadHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter Sugar Plum captures the nostalgic sweetness of candied holiday confections in an easy cologne spray. A bright splash of dried plum and glazed dark fruits greets you right away, supported by warm aromatic spices and runny honey. The scent feels cozy, nostalgic, and immediately approachable. It does not pretend …

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Musk Aswad by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a dark, resinous experience centered on deep plum and honey. This concentrated attar delivers an intense, jammy sweetness balanced by earthy vetiver and smoky woods. It is a powerful choice for those who enjoy bold, long-lasting fragrances that anchor well on the skin during …

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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, Sugar Plum or Musk Aswad?

Musk Aswad takes 7 of 7 categories. Sugar Plum is rated 3.95/5 from 62 votes; Musk Aswad is rated 4.27/5 from 68 votes. Choose Sugar Plum for a fruity and sweet character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Musk Aswad for a sweet and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sugar Plum or Musk Aswad?

Musk Aswad lasts longest (Musk Aswad 89/100, Sugar Plum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sugar Plum or Musk Aswad?

Musk Aswad projects furthest (Musk Aswad 78/100, Sugar Plum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sugar Plum and Musk Aswad smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and honey accords. Common notes include Honey and Dried Plum.

Is Sugar Plum or Musk Aswad better for summer or winter?

For summer, Musk Aswad is the stronger pick. For winter, Sugar Plum is the stronger pick. Sugar Plum suits daytime wear; Musk Aswad suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.