Fragrance comparison

To Break vs Satin Blossom

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

To Break

Mark Buxton

3.8159 votes

Rank #23,277 FruityIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Satin Blossom

Mango

3.9417 votes

Rank #39,115 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Satin Blossom takes 4 of 6 categories.

To Break
Choose it for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Satin Blossom
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

To Break2/6

Satin Blossom4/6

Ratings & consensus: Satin Blossom
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: To Break
Sillage & projection: Satin Blossom
Value for money: Satin Blossom
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Satin Blossom
Fragranxe ranking: To Break

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

To BreakMark Buxton

Satin BlossomMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

3.94/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 26%Had 4%Want 70%

Category winnerSatin BlossomRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

34%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

29%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTo Break

SillageSatin Blossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value71

Category winnerSatin BlossomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

iris92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

floral69%

musky61%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

iris77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, iris and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PineappleGreen AppleMagnolia

Heart1 to 2 hours

IrisSpices

Base3 to 4 hours

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

PineappleAppleBergamotMandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

MagnoliaJasmineIrisRose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberSandalwoodOakmossMusk

Category winnerSatin BlossomLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall76

Winter47

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer86

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night14

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex74

Women22

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,277

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#39,115

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerTo BreakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

To Break by Mark Buxton offers an unconventional twist on fruity floral perfumery. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and crisp green apple, smoothed quickly by creamy magnolia blossoms. As the initial brightness settles, a distinctive chalky iris arrives alongside warm dry spices, pulling the profile awa…

Reviews →

Mango Satin Blossom hits the air with a brisk, sunny flash of crisp green apple, juicy bergamot, and ripe pineapple. The first minute brings a quick alcohol snap. Give it thirty seconds to settle on warm skin. What emerges is an uplifting floral core led by silky magnolia, clean jasmine, and a dusting of powdery iris.…

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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, To Break or Satin Blossom?

Satin Blossom takes 4 of 6 categories. To Break is rated 3.81/5 from 59 votes; Satin Blossom is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes. Choose To Break for a fruity and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Satin Blossom for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, To Break or Satin Blossom?

To Break lasts longest (To Break 61/100, Satin Blossom 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, To Break or Satin Blossom?

Satin Blossom projects furthest (Satin Blossom 53/100, To Break 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do To Break and Satin Blossom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, iris and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Magnolia, Iris and Sandalwood.

Is To Break or Satin Blossom better for summer or winter?

To Break suits daytime wear; Satin Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in To Break and Satin Blossom?

To Break has top notes of Pineapple, Green Apple and Magnolia, heart notes of Iris and Spices, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk. Satin Blossom has top notes of Pineapple, Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Musk.