Fragrance comparison

Arve vs Bayan Mulak

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

3 wins

Arve

4.4048 votes

Rank #9,576 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Bayan Mulak

Sigilli

3.1921 votes

Rank #54,602 WoodyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arve takes 3 of 5 categories.

Arve
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bayan Mulak
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Arve3/5

Bayan Mulak2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArveArve

Bayan MulakSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 47%

3.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 9%Had 18%Want 74%

Category winnerArveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

8%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityBayan Mulak

SillageBayan Mulak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value25

Category winnerArveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

green61%

woody100%

fresh92%

mossy84%

amber77%

green69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine TreeArtemisiaCeylon CinnamonLavender

Heart

Fig LeafCedarNutmegResins

Base

OakmossAmberSuedeCashmere Musk

Top

Pine TreeWildflowersGrass

Heart

Resins

Base

Oakmoss

InformationalShared notesPine Tree, Resins and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring60

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,576

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#54,602

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerArveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arve is a dry, forested woody scent built around stone pine, soft spice, moss, and suede. It opens green and aromatic, then settles into resin, cedar, and a smooth amber-musk base that feels calm rather than loud. It suits wearers who enjoy pine-forward fragrances with an earthy, slightly powdery finish. The overall c…

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Bayan Mulak is a dry green woodland scent built around pine, grass, resins and oakmoss. It opens sharp and outdoorsy, then settles into a mossy, woody base with a slightly balsamic feel. This reads more niche than easy crowd-pleaser. It may suit someone who enjoys forest-like, aromatic fragrances and does not mind a …

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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, Arve or Bayan Mulak?

Arve takes 3 of 5 categories. Arve is rated 4.40/5 from 48 votes; Bayan Mulak is rated 3.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Arve for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bayan Mulak for a woody and fresh character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arve or Bayan Mulak?

Bayan Mulak lasts longest (Bayan Mulak 84/100, Arve 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arve or Bayan Mulak?

Bayan Mulak projects furthest (Bayan Mulak 67/100, Arve 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arve and Bayan Mulak smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and green accords. Common notes include Pine Tree, Resins and Oakmoss.

Is Arve or Bayan Mulak better for summer or winter?

Arve suits daytime wear; Bayan Mulak suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arve and Bayan Mulak?

Arve has top notes of Pine Tree, Artemisia, Ceylon Cinnamon and Lavender, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Cedar, Nutmeg and Resins, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, Suede and Cashmere Musk. Bayan Mulak has top notes of Pine Tree, Wildflowers and Grass, heart notes of Resins, a base of Oakmoss.