Fragrance comparison

New York Muse vs Bacio

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

3 wins

New York Muse

Parfums Elite

3.7360 votes

Rank #17,693 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Bacio

Acqua di Firenze

2.504 votes

Rank #63,971 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New York Muse takes 3 of 4 categories.

New York Muse
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bacio
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

New York Muse3/4

Bacio1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New York MuseParfums Elite

BacioAcqua di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 41%Had 32%Want 27%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

62%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityNew York Muse

SillageNew York Muse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerBacioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

rose91%

floral83%

aromatic74%

woody65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangeGardeniaLotus

Heart2-3 hrs

OrchidPeonyViolet

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Top

LemonCarnationLabdanum

Heart

RoseLemon VerbenaGardeniaPeonyVioletJasmineOrchid

Base

SandalwoodLeatherMuskVetiverPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Orchid, Peony and Violet. Durations are only published for New York Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer48

Fall71

Winter52

Day100

Night44

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,693

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#63,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNew York MuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

New York Muse by Parfums Elite delivers a vibrant, easygoing mix of juicy blood orange, watery lotus, and soft gardenia petals right from the first spray. Give it two minutes for the initial alcohol rush to burn off. Once the mist settles on skin, a creamy heart of powdery violet, sweet orchid, and lush peony takes ce…

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Bacio by Acqua di Firenze is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Lemon, Carnation and Labdanum; middle notes are Rose, Lemon Verbena, Carnation, Gardenia, Peony, Violet, Jasmine and Orchid; base notes are Sandalwood, Leather, Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli and Amber.

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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, New York Muse or Bacio?

New York Muse takes 3 of 4 categories. New York Muse is rated 3.73/5 from 60 votes; Bacio is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose New York Muse for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bacio for a citrus and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, New York Muse or Bacio?

New York Muse lasts longest (New York Muse 58/100, Bacio 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New York Muse or Bacio?

Projection is very close: New York Muse 51/100, Bacio 50/100 for sillage.

Do New York Muse and Bacio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Orchid, Peony and Violet.

Is New York Muse or Bacio better for summer or winter?

New York Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York Muse and Bacio?

New York Muse has top notes of Blood Orange, Gardenia and Lotus, heart notes of Orchid, Peony and Violet, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Bacio has top notes of Lemon, Carnation and Labdanum, heart notes of Rose, Lemon Verbena, Gardenia and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Musk and Vetiver.