Fragrance comparison

Paris Manille vs Muse

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 414 ratings analysed

4 wins

Paris Manille

Carven

4.22168 votes

Rank #10,020 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Muse

Sospiro Perfumes

3.94246 votes

Rank #8,951 FruityAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Manille takes 4 of 7 categories.

Paris Manille
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Muse
Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Paris Manille4/7

Muse3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris ManilleCarven

MuseSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerParis ManilleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

168 votes

37%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

246 votes

Category winnerParis ManilleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMuse

SillageMuse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value40

Category winnerParis ManilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli92%

herbal84%

sweet77%

musky69%

tropical61%

fruity100%

amber90%

sweet80%

leather70%

white floral60%

animalic50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Carambola (Star Fruit)Pink Pepper

Heart

ArtemisiaPlum

Base

PatchouliWhite Musk

Top20-40 mins

PlumLeatherWhite Flowers

Heart3-5 hrs

LabdanumArtemisiaJasmine

Base8-14+ hrs

RaspberryBenzoinAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Plum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer31

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerParis ManilleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex28

Women70

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,020

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#8,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMuseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carven Paris Manille opens with a snappy burst of tart starfruit and dry pink pepper that immediately feels crisp on skin. As the initial citrusy bite softens, bitter artemisia and juicy plum emerge, steering the composition away from standard sweet fruit profiles. The base anchors the herbal sweetness with patchouli …

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Sospiro Muse is an opulent fragrance that pairs deep, velvety leather with mouthwatering dark fruit. The opening arrives with an intense rush of ripe purple plum and supple leather, lifted by a fresh spray of white flowers. As the initial burst settles, earthy labdanum resin and herbal artemisia cut through the sweetn…

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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, Paris Manille or Muse?

Paris Manille takes 4 of 7 categories. Paris Manille is rated 4.22/5 from 168 votes; Muse is rated 3.94/5 from 246 votes. Choose Paris Manille for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Muse for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Manille or Muse?

Muse lasts longest (Muse 82/100, Paris Manille 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Manille or Muse?

Muse projects furthest (Muse 80/100, Paris Manille 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Manille and Muse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Plum and Patchouli.

Is Paris Manille or Muse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Paris Manille is the stronger pick. For winter, Muse is the stronger pick. Muse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Manille and Muse?

Paris Manille has top notes of Carambola (Star Fruit) and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Artemisia and Plum, a base of Patchouli and White Musk. Muse has top notes of Plum, Leather and White Flowers, heart notes of Labdanum, Artemisia and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Benzoin, Amber and Patchouli.