Fragrance comparison

New York Muse vs Night

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 557 ratings analysed

New York Muse

Parfums Elite

3.7360 votes

Rank #17,693 FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Night

Victoria's Secret

4.12497 votes

Rank #2,329 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Night takes 6 of 7 categories.

New York Muse
Choose it for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Night
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

New York Muse1/7

Night6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

New York MuseParfums Elite

NightVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 41%Had 32%Want 27%

4.12/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 42%Had 26%Want 33%

Category winnerNightRating 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

41%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

497 votes

Category winnerNightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNight

SillageNight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

patchouli92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

woody92%

sweet84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, woody and powdery

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

AppleOrchiddark woodsy notesSea waterJasmineLemon

Heart

PlumLilyPeonyVioletOrangeIrisAngels Trumpet

Base

RaspberryPatchouliMuskSandalwoodBourbon VanillaTonka BeanBlack AmberDriftwood

InformationalShared notesOrchid, Peony, Violet and Patchouli. 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

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNew York MuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men2

Unisex12

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,693

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,329

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews78

Category winnerNightHigher 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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Night by Victoria's Secret is an oriental floral fragrance launched in 2013, designed for the bold and glamorous. It balances crisp apple and sea water notes with a complex base of dark woods, patchouli, and bourbon vanilla. This scent is meant for evening wear, providing a seductive and warm aura that suits a confide…

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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 Night?

Night takes 6 of 7 categories. New York Muse is rated 3.73/5 from 60 votes; Night is rated 4.12/5 from 497 votes. Choose New York Muse for a floral and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Night for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, New York Muse or Night?

They last about the same: Night 59/100, New York Muse 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, New York Muse or Night?

Night projects furthest (Night 55/100, New York Muse 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New York Muse and Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Orchid, Peony, Violet and Patchouli.

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

For summer, New York Muse is the stronger pick. For winter, Night is the stronger pick. New York Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New York Muse and Night?

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. Night has top notes of Apple, Orchid, dark woodsy notes and Sea water, heart notes of Plum, Lily, Peony and Violet, a base of Raspberry, Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.