Fragrance comparison

Muse vs Pur Lilas

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 419 ratings analysed

Muse

Oriflame

3.57375 votes

Rank #15,363 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pur Lilas

Cartier

3.8944 votes

Rank #20,547 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pur Lilas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Muse
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pur Lilas
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Muse2/7

Pur Lilas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuseOriflame

Pur LilasCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.57/ 5 · 375 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 23%

3.89/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 9%Had 1%Want 90%

Category winnerPur LilasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

52%Like

3%Ok

27%Dislike

1%Hate

375 votes

43%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

9%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerPur LilasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityPur Lilas

SillagePur Lilas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMuseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green91%

powdery83%

violet74%

fresh65%

woody56%

floral100%

green83%

fresh65%

earthy48%

rose30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both floral, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

VioletLilacRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Notes

LilacGreen NotesEarthy NotesRoseWoody Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Lilac and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall27

Winter9

Day100

Night20

Category winnerPur LilasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,363

PerfumerChristian Vermorel

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#20,547

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oriflame Muse opens with crisp green leaves, sharp bergamot, and a crackle of pink pepper. The heart brings out powdery violet, sweet lilac, and fresh rose, resting on a quiet base of white musk and cedar. It fits bright spring mornings and casual outdoor lunches when you want a light floral scent that stays close to …

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Mathilde Laurent constructed Pur Lilas as a botanical portrait of white lilac, complete with crushed green leaves and damp soil. The opening brings crisp, stem-like green notes alongside wet rose petals. As the scent settles, dusty floral pollen and subtle woody notes anchor the bloom on skin during cool spring mornin…

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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 Pur Lilas?

Pur Lilas takes 5 of 7 categories. Muse is rated 3.57/5 from 375 votes; Pur Lilas is rated 3.89/5 from 44 votes. Choose Muse for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pur Lilas for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Muse or Pur Lilas?

Pur Lilas lasts longest (Pur Lilas 63/100, Muse 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Muse or Pur Lilas?

Projection is very close: Pur Lilas 50/100, Muse 49/100 for sillage.

Do Muse and Pur Lilas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Lilac and Rose.

Is Muse or Pur Lilas better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pur Lilas is the stronger pick. For winter, Muse is the stronger pick. Pur Lilas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Muse and Pur Lilas?

Muse has top notes of Green Notes, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Lilac and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Pur Lilas features Lilac, Green Notes, Earthy Notes, Rose and Woody Notes.