Star Musk
XerjoffEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Star Musk vs. Exquisite Musk
Is Star Musk better than Exquisite Musk?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MuskBenzoinCinnamonPatchouli
amberwoodymuskywarm spicybalsamic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Star Musk and Exquisite Musk?
| Star Musk | Exquisite Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Carbonnel | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Star Musk and Exquisite Musk smell?
Star Musk
Powdery
Floral
Amber
Woody
Musky
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Iris
Exquisite Musk
Amber
Warm Spicy
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Patchouli
Woody
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Star Musk and Exquisite Musk share?
Top
AmbergrisFloral NotesMandarin orange zest
Ginger
Heart
IrisCloveCinnamonPatchouliVetiver
RoseCinnamonNutmeg
Base
MuskOpoponaxBenzoinSandalwoodVanilla
LabdanumMuskOudBenzoinPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CloveCinnamon
GingerCinnamonNutmeg
Floral Notes
IrisFloral Notes
Rose
Oriental Notes
BenzoinVanilla
Benzoin
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Oud
Where they fit
When and where do Star Musk and Exquisite Musk work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Star Musk or Exquisite Musk?
| Star Musk | Exquisite Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Star Musk and Exquisite Musk?
The Mixing Experience means this is designed to layer with Amber Musk, but Star Musk holds its own. Powdery iris and amber give it a richness that leans warm, almost gourmand.Star Musk
Bold ginger opens the composition with clean heat, followed by warm spices that build warmth throughout the wear. The musk leans sensual rather than soapy.Exquisite Musk
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