Fragrance comparison

Muscat Theatre vs Nishiki

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Muscat Theatre

The Dua Brand

—0 votes

Rank #70,524 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Nishiki

Shiseido

4.0715 votes

Rank #50,678 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nishiki takes 1 of 1 categories.

Muscat Theatre
Choose it for a amber and woody character.
Nishiki
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Muscat Theatre0/1

Nishiki1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Muscat TheatreThe Dua Brand

NishikiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

33%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

musky77%

rose69%

floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyCashmere WoodPink PepperSandalwoodAldehydesAmbergrisTaif RoseLabdanumMagnoliaMay RoseOlibanumAgarwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotNeroliAldehydesPeachStrawberry

Heart

OrrisLilacLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseJasmineLilyViolet

Base

VetiverLabdanumSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Aldehydes, Labdanum and May Rose. Durations are only published for Muscat Theatre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#70,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNishikiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muscat Theatre by The Dua Brand is an oriental floral Extrait de Parfum built around opulent roses and warm resins. The scent opens with bright aldehydes and soft peach before unfolding into a lush floral bouquet of May rose, Taif rose, magnolia, and lily of the valley. As the floral core settles, powdery orris and cr…

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Nishiki by Shiseido opens with a crisp wave of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a faint hint of sweet strawberry. The scent quickly transitions into a dense green floral heart where lilac, violet, and lily-of-the-valley dominate, creating a texture like crushed damp petals. As it dries down, the greenness so…

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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.

Do Muscat Theatre and Nishiki smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Aldehydes, Labdanum and May Rose.

Is Muscat Theatre or Nishiki better for summer or winter?

Nishiki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muscat Theatre and Nishiki?

Muscat Theatre features Lily of the Valley, Cashmere Wood, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Aldehydes. Nishiki has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Aldehydes and Peach, heart notes of Orris, Lilac, Lily-of-the-Valley and May Rose, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Sandalwood and Musk.