Fragrance comparison

Wondermusk vs Ladder to Heaven, Murder

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

2 wins

Wondermusk

House of Fanatics

3.673 votes

Rank #57,733 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Ladder to Heaven, Murder

Nany London Parfums

1.006 votes

Rank #65,868 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wondermusk takes 2 of 2 categories.

Wondermusk
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Ladder to Heaven, Murder
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Wondermusk2/2

Ladder to Heaven, Murder0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

WondermuskHouse of Fanatics

Ladder to Heaven, MurderNany London Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

1.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value0

Category winnerWondermuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

citrus84%

smoky77%

rose69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

amber92%

musky84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both musky and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperCalabrian bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliWhite Rose

Base6-8 hrs

IncenseMusk

Top

HoneysucklePink PepperBergamotNeroliPeachApple

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomJasmine SambacMetallic notesSpicy NotesBenzoinHoneyBlood

Base

Amyl SalicylatePatchouliAmbergrisVanillaOakmossIncenseCetaloxCivet

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Neroli and Incense. Durations are only published for Wondermusk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer75

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,868

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerWondermuskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Fanatics Wondermusk pairs sharp Calabrian bergamot and crackling pink pepper with a surprisingly clean floral core. Sprayed on skin, the citrus bite softens within twenty minutes as bitter neroli and dewy white rose settle into place. It never turns syrupy or heavy. Instead, Somalian incense drifts beneath a …

Reviews →

This boundary-pushing release centers on a gritty contrast between sweet, ripe fruits and cold metallic elements. Opening with bright peach and crisp apple, the scent quickly shifts into a metallic floral heart of lily of the valley and honey. It settles into a base of ambergris and dark patchouli, suited for collecto…

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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, Wondermusk or Ladder to Heaven, Murder?

Wondermusk takes 2 of 2 categories. Wondermusk is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Ladder to Heaven, Murder is rated 1.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Wondermusk for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Ladder to Heaven, Murder for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do Wondermusk and Ladder to Heaven, Murder smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Calabrian bergamot, Neroli and Incense.

Is Wondermusk or Ladder to Heaven, Murder better for summer or winter?

Wondermusk suits daytime wear; Ladder to Heaven, Murder suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Wondermusk and Ladder to Heaven, Murder?

Wondermusk has top notes of Pink Pepper and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Neroli and White Rose, a base of Incense and Musk. Ladder to Heaven, Murder has top notes of Honeysuckle, Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac and Metallic notes, a base of Amyl Salicylate, Patchouli, Ambergris and Vanilla.