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Eau de parfum
Kintsugi Perfumes Muza
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Muza by Kintsugi Perfumes
Muza is an eau de parfum by the Czech brand Kintsugi Perfumes, released in 2025.
This unisex fragrance has a woody-aromatic character, with fresh citrus, green and fruity nuances gradually giving way to a warm amber-woody base.
Muza's composition is built around a striking contrast: on the one hand, it features juicy bergamot, peach and magnolia leaf; on the other, slightly dry woody accords, the translucence of tea and the soft sensuality of musk.
Thanks to this balance, the fragrance can smell different on men's and women's skin while retaining its distinctive silhouette and noticeable presence.
Character and development
The top notes open with freshness and volume: bergamot adds a sparkling citrus facet, peach softens the opening with fruity juiciness, and magnolia leaf brings a green, slightly dewy nuance.
Palo santo establishes a distinctive woody tone from the very first minutes and keeps the fruity aspect from becoming overly sweet.
At the heart of Muza, an unusual duo of fennel and jasmine tea comes through.
Fennel highlights the aromatic freshness and adds a spicy-green nuance, while jasmine tea makes the scent softer, airier and more serene.
Rosewood connects the fresh heart with the warm base, adding a smooth woody texture to the composition.
As it develops on the skin, the fragrance becomes rounder and deeper.
Amber, sandalwood and musk create a warm, enveloping backdrop against which dry woody undertones, tea-like transparency and a barely perceptible fruity softness remain.
The finish does not feel overloaded: its expressiveness is built on a combination of warmth, cleanliness and woody depth.
Sillage and wearability
According to its positioning, Muza has a very strong sillage, so the fragrance is noticeable in the air and develops particularly impressively when applied moderately.
It is a choice for those who enjoy expressive, characterful compositions rather than barely perceptible skin scents.
Its universal, gender-neutral format allows Muza to be worn without being tied to traditional masculine or feminine fragrance codes.
The fresh opening makes the composition suitable for daytime wear, while its amber-sandalwood base carries it into evening settings and cooler weather.
No precise application guidance for skin or clothing has been specified for this release, so when trying it for the first time, it is sensible to start with a small amount and assess the sillage intensity on your own skin.
The perfumer and the brand's style
Muza was created by Martin Svach. His work with contrasting materials is evident in the combination of citrus freshness, a tea-aromatic heart and a rich woody-amber base.
For Kintsugi Perfumes, the Czech fragrance brand, Muza is a modern example of a composition where natural woody accents meet transparent green and fruity nuances.
The fragrance is not limited to a single note or a simple accord, which makes it interesting to experience in motion, from its bright opening to its soft musky-sandalwood trail.
Similar fragrances
If you like the idea of a versatile fragrance with a clean, woody and slightly fruity character, Calvin Klein CK be is worth considering for comparison.
For further exploration in the same direction, you could also consider Jeanne Arthes Cotton Club Women and Boadicea the Victorious Solar.
They do not literally replicate Muza, but they offer an opportunity to explore different interpretations of soft, noticeable and multi-layered compositions.
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