Fragrance comparison

Toy vs Life On Top

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 335 ratings analysed

4 wins

Toy

Moschino

3.61315 votes

Rank #8,213 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Life On Top

Penthouse

3.1820 votes

Rank #24,896 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Toy takes 4 of 5 categories.

Toy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Life On Top
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Toy4/5

Life On Top1/5

Ratings & consensus: Toy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Toy
Sillage & projection: Toy
Value for money: Life On Top
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Toy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ToyMoschino

Life On TopPenthouse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 315 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.18/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 62%Had 17%Want 21%

Category winnerToyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

28%Dislike

2%Hate

315 votes

7%Love

53%Like

33%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityToy

SillageToy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value94

Category winnerLife On TopBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

earthy77%

lavender69%

oud61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomJuniper BerriesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderVioletHawthorn

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarMossVanillaSandalwood

Top

LavenderMandarin OrangeApple

Heart

Juniper BerriesCardamomClary SageGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskVetiverMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Toy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex52

Women19

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,213

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#24,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerToyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Moschino Toy kicks off with a spirited blast of brisk juniper berries, bright mandarin orange, and crushed cardamom pods. It quickly settles into an invigorating aromatic blend, smoothing out with clean lavender petals, soft violet, and a crisp hint of hawthorn. The foundation anchors the blend in dry cedarwood, earth…

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Life On Top by Penthouse is an aromatic woody spicy scent with lavender, citrus, apple, juniper, cardamom and a mossy oud base. Wearers describe it as playful, casual and masculine, with a fruity opening that dries into a drier herbal, woody barbershop style. It suits easy daytime use more than dressy nights out. The …

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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, Toy or Life On Top?

Toy takes 4 of 5 categories. Toy is rated 3.61/5 from 315 votes; Life On Top is rated 3.18/5 from 20 votes. Choose Toy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Life On Top for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Toy or Life On Top?

Toy lasts longest (Toy 66/100, Life On Top 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Toy or Life On Top?

Toy projects furthest (Toy 65/100, Life On Top 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Toy and Life On Top smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Toy or Life On Top better for summer or winter?

Toy suits daytime wear; Life On Top suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Toy and Life On Top?

Toy has top notes of Cardamom, Juniper Berries, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Hawthorn, a base of Cedar, Moss, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Life On Top has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Vetiver and Moss.