Question 1

What's the difference between Ariel and Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Ariel is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Sammarco (2015) dominated by Powdery accords. Musc Ravageur is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Frederic Malle (2000) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 4 accords: Powdery, Woody, Musky, Amber.

Question 2

Which is better, Ariel or Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Ariel scores 3.79/5 vs Musc Ravageur at 4.21/5. Musc Ravageur's standout strength: Excellent performance and longevity. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Ariel and Musc Ravageur smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 3 notes and 4 accords, including Powdery, Woody, Musky, Amber, Osmanthus. Musc Ravageur: Musc Ravageur is highly regarded in the fragrance community as a distinctive, well-crafted unisex fragrance with strong performance.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Ariel or Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Musc Ravageur: Excellent performance and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Ariel vs Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Ariel scores highest for fall wear; Musc Ravageur scores highest for winter wear. Ariel leans daytime, Musc Ravageur leans evening.

Ariel vs Musc Ravageur

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (3)

Unique to Ariel (8)

Unique to Musc Ravageur (16)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Musc Ravageur

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Attribute	Ariel	Musc Ravageur
Brand	Sammarco	Frederic Malle
Year	2015	2000
Rating	3.79	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	11	19