Fragrance comparison

La Musique vs Morabeza

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

La Musique

Claude Marsal Parfums

4.254 votes

Rank #58,358 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Morabeza

Água de Cabo Verde

3.504 votes

Rank #55,377 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories.

La Musique
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Morabeza
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

La Musique1/4

Morabeza3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La MusiqueClaude Marsal Parfums

MorabezaÁgua de Cabo Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 58%Had 8%Want 33%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityLa Musique

SillageMorabeza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMorabezaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

iris84%

powdery77%

white floral69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

FreesiaIncenseChinese OsmanthusTamarind

Heart4 to 6 hours

PeonyIrisTuberoseArum LilyOrris Root

Base7 to 10 hours

Cashmere WoodMuskVetiver

Top

BergamotGreen AppleGrapefruitGreen Notes

Heart

DatesCashmere WoodPeonyGeraniumFreesia

Base

MuskVetiverPatchouliSandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Peony, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for La Musique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer25

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,358

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,377

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMorabezaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Musique by Claude Marsal Parfums is a rich floral woody musk that balances tart fruit, smoky resin, and intense flowers. Released in 2018, the fragrance opens with bright freesia, smoky incense, Chinese osmanthus, and tangy tamarind. The core quickly brings forward a lush floral arrangement delivering tuberose, iri…

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Morabeza opens with a sharp burst of crisp green apple and zesty bergamot before settling into a woody, musky base. It is a versatile choice for anyone wanting a clean, approachable scent that transitions well from daytime office wear to evening dinners. The blend feels grounded yet energetic, perfect for those who en…

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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, La Musique or Morabeza?

Morabeza takes 3 of 4 categories. La Musique is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Morabeza is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose La Musique for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Morabeza for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, La Musique or Morabeza?

La Musique lasts longest (La Musique 87/100, Morabeza 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Musique or Morabeza?

Morabeza projects furthest (Morabeza 75/100, La Musique 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Musique and Morabeza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Freesia, Peony, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is La Musique or Morabeza better for summer or winter?

La Musique suits day or night wear; Morabeza suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Musique and Morabeza?

La Musique has top notes of Freesia, Incense, Chinese Osmanthus and Tamarind, heart notes of Peony, Iris, Tuberose and Arum Lily, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk and Vetiver. Morabeza has top notes of Bergamot, Green Apple, Grapefruit and Green Notes, heart notes of Dates, Cashmere Wood, Peony and Geranium, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Sandalwood.