French Avenue Muse vs Maison Asrar Nada

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 Maison Asrar Nada costs £35, so French Avenue Muse is £6.30 cheaper. They share 2 notes out of 14 distinct notes listed across both (14%). French Avenue Muse is EDP and listed as unisex, while Maison Asrar Nada 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.

Maison Asrar Nada

Maison Asrar Nada is a soft, creamy feminine fragrance that a retailer compares with Parfums de Marly Valaya, opening with mandarin, bergamot and mango before an amber and orange blossom heart settles into patchouli, musk and whipped cream.

French Avenue Muse, dupe of Parfums de Marly ValayaMaison Asrar Nada, dupe of Parfums De Marly Valaya

Comparison

French Avenue MuseMaison Asrar Nada
Overall rating7.0/10 · 1 review6.5/10 · 1 review
Longevity6.5/106.5/10
Projection6.0/106.0/10
Scent accuracy8.0/105.5/10
Value for money7.5/107.5/10
Price£28.70£35
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

Maison Asrar Nada

Top Notes

  • Mandarin
  • Bergamot
  • Mango

Heart Notes

  • Amber
  • Orange Blossom
  • Cedarwood

Base Notes

  • Patchouli
  • Musk
  • Whipped Cream

Shared Notes

  • Bergamot
  • Musk

2 shared notes.

How the notes differ

French Avenue Muse lists Tangerine, White Flowers, Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood that Maison Asrar Nada does not.

Maison Asrar Nada lists Mandarin, Mango, Amber, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood, Patchouli and Whipped Cream 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

Maison Asrar Nada

  • Sweet
  • Woody
  • Fresh
  • Amber
  • Musky
  • Floral
  • Citrus
  • Gourmand
  • Fruity
  • Patchouli

Both share Fresh, Amber, Musky, Floral, Citrus and Gourmand. French Avenue Muse also lists Vanilla, Oud, Powdery, Paper and White floral. Maison Asrar Nada also lists Sweet, Woody, Fruity and Patchouli.

Vibes

French Avenue Muse

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

Maison Asrar Nada

  • Fresh
  • Sweet
  • Elegant
  • Romantic
  • Warm
  • Feminine
  • Gourmand

Both share Fresh, Elegant, Warm, Feminine and Gourmand. French Avenue Muse also lists Clean and Light. Maison Asrar Nada also lists Sweet and Romantic.

Occasions

French Avenue Muse

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

Maison Asrar Nada

  • Signature
  • Evening
  • Social
  • Autumn
  • Spring
  • Date night

Both share Spring. French Avenue Muse also lists Daytime, Office, Daily, Travel, Work, Everyday, Brunch, Warm weather and Relaxed. Maison Asrar Nada also lists Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn and Date night.

Performance

French Avenue Muse

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

Maison Asrar Nada

  • Moderate projection
  • Moderate longevity

Both share Moderate longevity. French Avenue Muse also lists Light projection, Powerhouse, Close range and Office safe. Maison Asrar Nada also lists Moderate projection.

Style lane

French Avenue Muse

  • Fresh citrus

Maison Asrar Nada

  • Creamy gourmand

French Avenue Muse lists Fresh citrus. Maison Asrar Nada lists Creamy gourmand.

Quick verdict

  • Longevity: Tie (6.5/10)
  • Projection: Tie (6.0/10)
  • Scent accuracy: Wins French Avenue Muse (8.0/10)
  • Value for money: Tie (7.5/10)
  • Price: Wins French Avenue Muse (£28.70)

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

Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Muse has 1 community review and Maison Asrar Nada has 1.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is cheaper, French Avenue Muse or Maison Asrar Nada?

French Avenue Muse costs £28.70 and Maison Asrar Nada costs £35, so French Avenue Muse is £6.30 cheaper.

Which lasts longer, French Avenue Muse or Maison Asrar Nada?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Maison Asrar Nada 6.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which projects more, French Avenue Muse or Maison Asrar Nada?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Maison Asrar Nada 6.0 out of 10, so they rate the same.

Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Valaya, French Avenue Muse or Maison Asrar Nada?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Maison Asrar Nada 5.5 out of 10, so French Avenue Muse rates higher.

Which is better value, French Avenue Muse or Maison Asrar Nada?

Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Maison Asrar Nada 7.5 out of 10, so they rate the same.

What notes do French Avenue Muse and Maison Asrar Nada share?

They share 2 notes: Bergamot and Musk.

Which occasions suit French Avenue Muse and Maison Asrar Nada?

French Avenue Muse is tagged for Daytime, Office, Spring, Daily, Travel, Work, Everyday, Brunch, Warm weather and Relaxed. Maison Asrar Nada is tagged for Signature, Evening, Social, Autumn, Spring and Date night.

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

Compare with the original

  • Parfums de Marly Valaya vs French Avenue Muse
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