Fragrance comparison

Muse vs Bali

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Muse

Andrea Maack

4.1153 votes

Rank #19,236 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Bali

Gulf Orchid

3.8116 votes

Rank #53,169 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Muse takes 4 of 5 categories.

Muse
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bali
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Muse4/5

Bali1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuseAndrea Maack

BaliGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 28%Had 5%Want 66%

3.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerMuseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

45%Like

19%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

25%Love

38%Like

31%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMuse

SillageMuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value92

Category winnerBaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

tropical84%

white floral77%

floral69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

coconut77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoCoconutPink Pepper

Heart

Sweet PeaGardenia

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodCedarwood

Top15-30 mins

CoconutPassionfruitMango

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomSolar NotesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaMuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMango, Coconut and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Bali, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall10

Winter0

Day100

Night27

Spring73

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex18

Women77

Men7

Unisex36

Women57

Casual 39%Date 27%Party 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,236

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#53,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Muse by Andrea Maack is a fruity floral Extrait de Parfum that balances the tropical sweetness of mango and coconut with a clean, airy freshness. Designed for summer days and balmy evenings, it transitions from a shampoo-like sweet pea opening into a warm skin scent of cashmere and sandalwood. It suits anyone seeking …

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Gulf Orchid Bali opens with a burst of pulpy mango and tart passionfruit before thick coconut cream takes over. It smells like a sunny afternoon on warm sand. The heart reveals sun-drenched orange blossom and creamy jasmine petals that keep the sweetness from turning into candy. As it dries, soft cashmere wood and war…

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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, Muse or Bali?

Muse takes 4 of 5 categories. Muse is rated 4.11/5 from 53 votes; Bali is rated 3.81/5 from 16 votes. Choose Muse for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bali for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Muse or Bali?

Muse lasts longest (Muse 68/100, Bali 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muse or Bali?

Projection is very close: Muse 56/100, Bali 54/100 for sillage.

Do Muse and Bali smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Mango, Coconut and Cashmere Wood.

Is Muse or Bali better for summer or winter?

Muse suits daytime wear; Bali suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muse and Bali?

Muse has top notes of Mango, Coconut and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sweet Pea and Gardenia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. Bali has top notes of Coconut, Passionfruit and Mango, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Solar Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood.