Muse vs Paper Blossom
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paper Blossom takes 2 of 4 categories.
MuseChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paper BlossomChoose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Muse1/4
Paper Blossom2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Muse
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Paper Blossom
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Paper Blossom
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MuseCriminal ElementsPaper BlossomAnd Other StoriesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.39/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
3.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
29%Like
23%Ok
16%Dislike
10%Hate
31 votes
20%Love
40%Like
40%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMuse
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPaper BlossomBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus86%
iris72%
fruity58%
powdery44%
yellow floral30%
powdery100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
violet69%
vanilla61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HoneysucklePomeloOrrisJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PearPomeloCassis
Heart
VioletOrrisAgave
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesPomelo and Orris. Durations are only published for Muse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter25
Day100
Night73
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#62,615
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,329
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerPaper BlossomHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMuse by Criminal Elements opens with a burst of zesty white grapefruit and tart pomelo fruit that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, a natural heart of sweet honeysuckle and creamy jasmine petals takes over, giving the blend a sunny garden feel. In the dry-down, earthy orris root and smooth s…
Reviews →Paper Blossom is a light floral fruity fragrance from And Other Stories. It opens with bright pear and pomelo before softening into a delicate heart of violet and wild orris. A base of smooth sandalwood and vanilla pods anchors the composition, making it a gentle choice for casual spring strolls or quiet days in the o…
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, Muse or Paper Blossom?
Paper Blossom takes 2 of 4 categories. Muse is rated 3.39/5 from 31 votes; Paper Blossom is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Muse for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paper Blossom for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Muse or Paper Blossom?
Muse lasts longest (Muse 62/100, Paper Blossom 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Muse or Paper Blossom?
Projection is very close: Muse 58/100, Paper Blossom 58/100 for sillage.
Do Muse and Paper Blossom smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pomelo and Orris.
Is Muse or Paper Blossom better for summer or winter?
Muse suits daytime wear; Paper Blossom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Muse and Paper Blossom?
Muse features Honeysuckle, Pomelo, Orris and Jasmine. Paper Blossom has top notes of Pear, Pomelo and Cassis, heart notes of Violet, Orris and Agave, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.
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