French Avenue Muse vs Nusuk Mahab
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 Nusuk Mahab costs £25, so Nusuk Mahab is £3.70 cheaper. They share 1 note out of 13 distinct notes listed across both (8%). French Avenue Muse is EDP and listed as unisex, while Nusuk Mahab is Extrait and listed as unisex. 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.
Nusuk Mahab
A fruity floral musk in the modern niche mainstream lane, built around the same apple, orange blossom and sandalwood musk architecture that made Parfums de Marly Valaya one of the most talked about releases of the last few years.
Comparison
| French Avenue Muse | Nusuk Mahab | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 7.0/10 · 1 review | 7.8/10 · 1 review |
| Longevity | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 |
| Projection | 6.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scent accuracy | 8.0/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Price | £28.70 | £25 |
| Concentration | EDP | Extrait |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Inspired by | Parfums de Marly Valaya | Parfums de Marly Valaya |
Notes Comparison
Compare the note structure of both fragrances and see which notes they share.
French Avenue Muse
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Nusuk Mahab
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
1 shared note.
How the notes differ
French Avenue Muse lists Tangerine, Bergamot, White Flowers, Jasmine, Vanilla and Musk that Nusuk Mahab does not.
Nusuk Mahab lists Pink Lady Apple, Italian Lemon, Orange Blossom Water, Jasmine Sambac, White Musk and Cashmere Wood that French Avenue Muse does not.
Accords, vibes and occasions
Main accords
French Avenue Muse
Nusuk Mahab
Both share Fresh, Musky, Floral, Citrus, Gourmand, Powdery and White floral. French Avenue Muse also lists Amber, Vanilla, Oud and Paper. Nusuk Mahab also lists Sweet, Woody, Fruity, Green and Soapy.
Vibes
French Avenue Muse
Nusuk Mahab
Both share Fresh, Clean, Elegant, Warm and Gourmand. French Avenue Muse also lists Light and Feminine. Nusuk Mahab also lists Sweet and Modern.
Occasions
French Avenue Muse
Nusuk Mahab
Both share Daytime, Office, Spring, Work, Everyday and Warm weather. French Avenue Muse also lists Daily, Travel, Brunch and Relaxed. Nusuk Mahab also lists Signature, Evening and Summer.
Performance
French Avenue Muse
Nusuk Mahab
French Avenue Muse lists Light projection, Powerhouse, Moderate longevity, Close range and Office safe. Nusuk Mahab lists Moderate projection, Skin scent, Linear and Lingers.
Style lane
French Avenue Muse
Nusuk Mahab
French Avenue Muse lists Fresh citrus. Nusuk Mahab lists Fruity floral.
Quick verdict
- Longevity: Wins Nusuk Mahab (7.5/10)
- Projection: Wins Nusuk Mahab (6.5/10)
- Scent accuracy: Wins Nusuk Mahab (8.5/10)
- Value for money: Wins Nusuk Mahab (9.0/10)
- Price: Wins Nusuk Mahab (£25)
Nusuk Mahab leads on longevity, projection, scent accuracy, value for money and lower price.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis. French Avenue Muse has 1 community review and Nusuk Mahab has 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, French Avenue Muse or Nusuk Mahab?
French Avenue Muse costs £28.70 and Nusuk Mahab costs £25, so Nusuk Mahab is £3.70 cheaper.
Which lasts longer, French Avenue Muse or Nusuk Mahab?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 6.5 out of 10 for longevity and Nusuk Mahab 7.5 out of 10, so Nusuk Mahab rates higher.
Which projects more, French Avenue Muse or Nusuk Mahab?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 6.0 out of 10 for projection and Nusuk Mahab 6.5 out of 10, so Nusuk Mahab rates higher.
Which is closer to Parfums de Marly Valaya, French Avenue Muse or Nusuk Mahab?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 8.0 out of 10 for scent accuracy and Nusuk Mahab 8.5 out of 10, so Nusuk Mahab rates higher.
Which is better value, French Avenue Muse or Nusuk Mahab?
Atlas ratings give French Avenue Muse 7.5 out of 10 for value for money and Nusuk Mahab 9.0 out of 10, so Nusuk Mahab rates higher.
What notes do French Avenue Muse and Nusuk Mahab share?
They share 1 note: Sandalwood.
Which occasions suit French Avenue Muse and Nusuk Mahab?
French Avenue Muse is tagged for Daytime, Office, Spring, Daily, Travel, Work, Everyday, Brunch, Warm weather and Relaxed. Nusuk Mahab is tagged for Signature, Evening, Daytime, Office, Spring, Summer, Work, Everyday and Warm weather.
Atlas ratings combine Scent Atlas community ratings with Atlas AI Analysis.