Island Muse vs St. Barts
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Island Muse takes 4 of 4 categories.
Island MuseChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
St. BartsChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Island Muse4/4
St. Barts0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Island Muse
- Sillage & projection
- Island Muse
- Value for money
- Island Muse
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Island Muse
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Island MuseElysianSt. BartsAriana & EvansWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%
3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
8%Like
31%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
60%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
40%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsland Muse
SillageIsland Muse
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIsland MuseBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
tropical61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
vanilla61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and coconut
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CoconutLimeMandarinCitrusTropical FruitsHibiscus
Heart2 to 3 hours
Indian JasmineMarine notesSugar Cane
Base3 to 4 hours
PepperVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes
Top
LimeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
CoconutIndian JasmineHibiscusYlang-YlangGinger
Base
Sugar CaneMuskSandalwoodWhite Rum
InformationalShared notesCoconut, Lime, Hibiscus and Indian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Island Muse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer75
Fall75
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,950
PerfumerJessi Park
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#63,320
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerIsland MuseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsland Muse by Elysian delivers a bright tropical profile built around coconut and crisp citrus. The opening pairs sharp lime and juicy mandarin with lush hibiscus and sweet tropical fruits. As the initial spray settles, an airy marine accord merges with Indian jasmine and sweet sugar cane, creating a breezy coastal c…
Reviews →Ariana & Evans St. Barts hits skin with a sharp burst of fresh lime, green bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The citrus opening fizzes loudly for ten minutes before settling into a warm tropical center. Freshly cracked coconut juice meets ylang-ylang, Indian jasmine, and a touch of spicy ginger. As the blend dries …
Reviews →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, Island Muse or St. Barts?
Island Muse takes 4 of 4 categories. Island Muse is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes; St. Barts is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Island Muse for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose St. Barts for a citrus and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Island Muse or St. Barts?
Island Muse lasts longest (Island Muse 55/100, St. Barts 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Island Muse or St. Barts?
Island Muse projects furthest (Island Muse 56/100, St. Barts 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Island Muse and St. Barts smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and coconut accords. Common notes include Coconut, Lime, Hibiscus and Indian Jasmine.
Is Island Muse or St. Barts better for summer or winter?
Island Muse suits daytime wear; St. Barts suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Island Muse and St. Barts?
Island Muse has top notes of Coconut, Lime, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Marine notes and Sugar Cane, a base of Pepper, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. St. Barts has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Coconut, Indian Jasmine, Hibiscus and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sugar Cane, Musk, Sandalwood and White Rum.
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