French Avenue Muse vs Lattafa Victoria

Atlas reviewed. Here's how they stack up on performance, accuracy and value.

Both fragrances are inspired by Parfums de Marly Valaya.

At a glance

French Avenue Muse costs £28.70 and Lattafa Victoria costs £29, so French Avenue Muse is £0.30 cheaper. They share 3 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (21%). French Avenue Muse is EDP and listed as unisex, while Lattafa Victoria is EDP and listed as feminine. Both are inspired by Parfums de Marly Valaya.

French Avenue Muse

Muse is a 2023 unisex Eau de Parfum built around tangerine and bergamot, white flowers and jasmine, then vanilla, musk and sandalwood. It is a soft floral fragrance with a clean musky base and an airy character that closely tracks the Parfums de Marly Valaya style.

Lattafa Victoria

Afnan 9AM is a fresh citrus aromatic woody fragrance recognised for its bright morning freshness, clean aquatic refinement and versatile masculine daytime signature presence.

French Avenue Muse, dupe of Parfums de Marly ValayaLattafa Victoria, dupe of Parfums de Marly Valaya

Comparison

French Avenue MuseLattafa Victoria
Overall rating7.0/10 · 1 review7.8/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/107.5/10
Projection6.0/107.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/108.0/10
Value for money7.5/108.5/10
Price£28.70£29
ConcentrationEDPEDP
GenderUnisexFeminine
Inspired byParfums de Marly ValayaParfums de Marly Valaya

Notes Comparison

Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.

French Avenue Muse

Top Notes

  • Tangerine
  • Bergamot

Heart Notes

  • White Flowers
  • Jasmine

Base Notes

  • Vanilla
  • Musk
  • Sandalwood

Lattafa Victoria

Top Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Mandarin
  • White Peach

Heart Notes

  • Orange Blossom
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Nympheal

Base Notes

  • Musk
  • Ambroxan
  • Akigalawood
  • Vanilla

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Vanilla
  • Musk

3 shared notes.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Muse lists Tangerine, White Flowers, Jasmine and Sandalwood that Lattafa Victoria does not.

Lattafa Victoria lists Mandarin, White Peach, Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Nympheal, Ambroxan and Akigalawood that French Avenue Muse does not.

Accords, vibes and occasions

Main accords

French Avenue Muse

  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Gourmand
  • Oud
  • Powdery
  • Paper
  • White floral

Lattafa Victoria

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Vanilla
  • Aquatic
  • Aromatic
  • Marine

Both share Fresh, Musky, Floral, Citrus and Vanilla. French Avenue Muse also lists Amber, Gourmand, Oud, Powdery, Paper and White floral. Lattafa Victoria also lists Sweet, Woody, Aquatic, Aromatic and Marine.

Vibes

French Avenue Muse

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Elegant
  • Warm
  • Light
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand

Lattafa Victoria

  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sweet
  • Warm
  • Intense
  • Modern
  • Feminine
  • Masculine
  • Aquatic
  • Confident

Both share Fresh, Clean, Warm and Feminine. French Avenue Muse also lists Elegant, Light and Gourmand. Lattafa Victoria also lists Sweet, Intense, Modern, Masculine, Aquatic and Confident.

Occasions

French Avenue Muse

  • Daytime
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Work
  • Everyday
  • Brunch
  • Warm weather
  • Relaxed

Lattafa Victoria

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Daytime
  • Casual
  • Office
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Daily
  • Travel
  • Everyday
  • Nightlife
  • Warm weather

Both share Daytime, Office, Spring, Daily, Travel, Everyday and Warm weather. French Avenue Muse also lists Work, Brunch and Relaxed. Lattafa Victoria also lists Signature, Evening, Casual, Summer and Nightlife.

Performance

French Avenue Muse

  • Light projection
  • Powerhouse
  • Moderate longevity
  • Close range
  • Office safe

Lattafa Victoria

  • Long lasting
  • Versatile
  • Subtle

French Avenue Muse lists Light projection, Powerhouse, Moderate longevity, Close range and Office safe. Lattafa Victoria lists Long lasting, Versatile and Subtle.

Style lane

French Avenue Muse

  • Fresh citrus

Lattafa Victoria

  • Citrus aromatic

French Avenue Muse lists Fresh citrus. Lattafa Victoria lists Citrus aromatic.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Wins Lattafa Victoria (7.5/10)
  • Projection: Wins Lattafa Victoria (7.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Tie (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Wins Lattafa Victoria (8.5/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Muse (£28.70)

French Avenue Muse leads on lower price, while Lattafa Victoria leads on longevity, projection and value for money. They are level on scent accuracy.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Muse has 1 community review and Lattafa Victoria has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Muse or Lattafa Victoria?

French Avenue Muse costs £28.70 and Lattafa Victoria costs £29, so French Avenue Muse is £0.30 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Muse or Lattafa Victoria?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Lattafa Victoria 7.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Victoria rates higher.

Which projects more, French Avenue Muse or Lattafa Victoria?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Lattafa Victoria 7.0 out of 10, so Lattafa Victoria rates higher.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Valaya, French Avenue Muse or Lattafa Victoria?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Lattafa Victoria 8.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is better value, French Avenue Muse or Lattafa Victoria?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Lattafa Victoria 8.5 out of 10, so Lattafa Victoria rates higher.

What notes do French Avenue Muse and Lattafa Victoria share?

They share 3 notes: Bergamot, Vanilla and Musk.

Which occasions suit French Avenue Muse and Lattafa Victoria?

French Avenue Muse is tagged for Daytime, Office, Spring, Daily, Travel, Work, Everyday, Brunch, Warm weather and Relaxed. Lattafa Victoria is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Casual, Office, Spring, Summer, Daily, Travel, Everyday, Nightlife and Warm weather.

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.

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