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Eau de parfum
Yves Saint Laurent Muse
Gender:
Unisex
Segment:
Lux perfumes
Fragrance information:
Yves Saint Laurent Muse — Fragrance of 2025
Yves Saint Laurent Muse Eau de Parfum is a new unisex fragrance for 2025, created by perfumer Marie Salamagne.
The fragrance is part of the Le Vestiaire des Parfums collection and continues its concept of transforming iconic elements of Yves Saint Laurent style into olfactory interpretations.
The composition belongs to the floral and mineral families, but its character goes beyond classic florality.
Its profile combines the green freshness of lavender, the spicy-aromatic character of clary sage, smoky incense, soft ambrette and expressive woody amberwood.
As a result, Muse comes across as a modern, intelligent and slightly mysterious fragrance for those who appreciate distinctive accents.
The Fragrance’s Character and Development
The composition opens with a cool aromatic accord of clary sage and lavender, joined by incense with its resinous, slightly smoky facet.
The opening is composed and clean, without excessive sweetness, creating a sense of fresh air and mineral smoothness.
Ambrette, iris and bourbon vanilla emerge at the heart.
Ambrette adds a soft, musky roundness, iris brings powdery, earthy elegance, while vanilla gently illuminates the composition with a warm spicy nuance.
In the drydown, the fragrance gains depth through an inky nuance and amberwood, which forms a dry woody outline.
Who Will Enjoy Yves Saint Laurent Muse
Muse is positioned as a unisex fragrance and develops equally naturally on women’s and men’s skin.
It will appeal to anyone looking for an eau de parfum with an unusual combination of green, balsamic, floral, spicy and woody nuances.
Unlike distinctly sweet or attention-grabbing compositions, this release focuses on nuances, texture and quiet expressiveness.
Its subtle sillage makes Yves Saint Laurent Muse a convenient choice for the office, studying, walks around the city and intimate gatherings.
The fragrance does not try to fill the entire space, making it especially appealing to those who prefer a delicate, close-to-the-skin presence.
It is suitable all year round, while cool weather will highlight its incense-woody depth.
How to Apply and What to Compare It With
We recommend starting with 1–2 sprays on the skin: this is enough for the composition to gradually move from a fresh aromatic opening to a soft iris-and-vanilla heart and a dry woody base.
It is also worth applying 1–2 sprays to clothing, especially if you want to extend the fragrance without noticeably increasing its sillage. The intensity of its development depends on the temperature, skin type and fabric.
If you are interested in Muse’s mineral-woody side, you may want to explore Bois 1920 Spigo 1920, Laboratorio Olfattivo Noblige and The Spirit of Dubai Durra.
They do not replicate the composition entirely, but may appeal to fans of complex, distinctive and unconventional fragrances.
Muse in the Style of Yves Saint Laurent
Yves Saint Laurent is a house whose aesthetic is built on boldness, provocation and emancipation.
Muse conveys this DNA not through a loud statement, but through a subtle play of contrasts: cool green notes meet incense, powdery iris encounters an inky accord, and vanilla softens the strict woody foundation.
The result is a modern, wearable fragrance that retains the brand’s distinctive intellectual allure.
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