Question 1

What's the difference between Tar and Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Tar is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Miguel Matos (2019) dominated by Sweet 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 3 accords: Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody.

Question 2

Which is better, Tar or Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Tar scores 3.69/5 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 Tar and Musc Ravageur smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 7 notes and 3 accords, including Sweet, Warm Spicy, Woody, Bergamot, Cinnamon. 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, Tar 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 Tar vs Musc Ravageur?

Accepted Answer

Tar scores highest for winter wear; Musc Ravageur scores highest for winter wear. Tar leans evening, Musc Ravageur leans evening.

Tar vs Musc Ravageur

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (7)

Unique to Tar (15)

Unique to Musc Ravageur (12)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Musc Ravageur

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Attribute	Tar	Musc Ravageur
Brand	Miguel Matos	Frederic Malle
Year	2019	2000
Rating	3.69	4.21
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	22	19