Fragrance comparison

The Path vs Musk Ubar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 73 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Path

TRNP

4.3520 votes

Rank #35,119 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Musk Ubar

Royal Crown

3.9153 votes

Rank #16,904 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Path takes 4 of 5 categories.

The Path
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Musk Ubar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

The Path4/5

Musk Ubar1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The PathTRNP

Musk UbarRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

3.91/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerThe PathRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

47%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityThe Path

SillageThe Path

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value26

Category winnerThe PathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

amber72%

oud58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

amber100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

balsamic70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black SpruceFirElemi resin

Heart

StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

NutmegCorianderOlibanumSaffronCloves

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAngelicaYlang-YlangTuberoseTurkish Rose

Base8-10+ hrs

AmbergrisStyraxOakmossMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)LabdanumTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Musk Ubar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Spring93

Summer60

Fall93

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men41

Unisex59

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#16,904

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMusk UbarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Path by TRNP opens with a sharp burst of black spruce, resinous fir needle, and bright elemi resin. The top notes feel damp and pine-heavy, reminiscent of walking through a shaded coniferous forest after heavy rainfall. As the initial greenery settles, dark styrax and smoky labdanum merge with Texas cedar, giving …

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Royal Crown Musk Ubar opens with a bold flare of dry cloves, nutmeg, and warm saffron that instantly catches your attention. Instead of clean white laundry musk, this fragrance creates an old-school musky warmth using rich ambergris, dark leather, and creamy jasmine petals. As it settles, soothing sandalwood and resin…

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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, The Path or Musk Ubar?

The Path takes 4 of 5 categories. The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Musk Ubar is rated 3.91/5 from 53 votes. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Musk Ubar for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Path or Musk Ubar?

The Path lasts longest (The Path 80/100, Musk Ubar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Path or Musk Ubar?

The Path projects furthest (The Path 65/100, Musk Ubar 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Path and Musk Ubar smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Styrax, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Haitian Vetiver.

Is The Path or Musk Ubar better for summer or winter?

The Path suits evening wear; Musk Ubar suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Path and Musk Ubar?

The Path has top notes of Black Spruce, Fir and Elemi resin, heart notes of Styrax, Labdanum and Texas Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. Musk Ubar has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Jasmine, Angelica, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Ambergris, Styrax, Oakmoss and Myrrh.