Fragrance comparison

Ten Strike vs Gin Musk

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 91 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ten Strike

M.INT

3.6256 votes

Rank #28,607 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Gin Musk

Alex Perfume

3.5135 votes

Rank #42,037 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ten Strike takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ten Strike
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Gin Musk
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Ten Strike5/7

Gin Musk1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ten StrikeM.INT

Gin MuskAlex Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 26%Had 32%Want 42%

3.51/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 45%Had 3%Want 52%

Category winnerTen StrikeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

35%Like

21%Ok

19%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

40%Love

23%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

26%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTen Strike

SillageTen Strike

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value30

Category winnerTen StrikeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

musky80%

citrus70%

woody60%

powdery50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangePalisander RosewoodPink Pepper

Heart

Balsam FirPatchouliWhite FlowersGeranium

Base

OakmossCedarBenzoinMusk

Top

LimePink PepperBergamotMandarin Orangeelemi

Heart

JuniperGeraniumBulgarian RoseCinnamonOsmanthusTobaccoGinger

Base

MuskOakmossCedarSandalwoodLabdanumBenzoinVetiverStyrax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer59

Fall88

Winter82

Day94

Night100

Category winnerGin MuskMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men52

Unisex28

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,607

PerfumerJacques Flori

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#42,037

PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTen StrikeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ten Strike by M.INT is a woody, aromatic chypre launched in 2016. The scent balances bright citrus notes like bergamot with earthy oakmoss and resinous balsam fir. It is a versatile choice for individuals seeking a grounded, modern composition that bridges the gap between traditional chypre structure and contemporary,…

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Gin Musk is a bright, juniper-led aromatic that really does lean into a gin and citrus impression up top, with lime, bergamot and pink pepper giving it a crisp, fizzy edge. As it settles, florals and spice peek through (rose, geranium, ginger, cinnamon), then it dries down into clean musk with mossy woods, soft resins…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ten Strike or Gin Musk?

Ten Strike takes 5 of 7 categories. Ten Strike is rated 3.62/5 from 56 votes; Gin Musk is rated 3.51/5 from 35 votes. Choose Ten Strike for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Gin Musk for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ten Strike or Gin Musk?

Ten Strike lasts longest (Ten Strike 63/100, Gin Musk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ten Strike or Gin Musk?

Ten Strike projects furthest (Ten Strike 59/100, Gin Musk 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ten Strike and Gin Musk smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Geranium and Oakmoss.

Is Ten Strike or Gin Musk better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ten Strike is the stronger pick. For winter, Gin Musk is the stronger pick. Ten Strike suits day or night wear; Gin Musk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ten Strike and Gin Musk?

Ten Strike has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Palisander Rosewood and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Patchouli, White Flowers and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Benzoin and Musk. Gin Musk has top notes of Lime, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar and Sandalwood.