Stepan Donskikh

Stepan Donskikh

Feb. 16, 2026

4/5

4

An interesting story happened to me a year ago. In a store, I stumbled upon several bright velvet bottles with golden caps, among them was Muse. I already had two Musas from other brands, and I decided it was worth getting to know this one. I sprayed it on my hand and on a blotter, and then went into a large shoe store. But after 10 minutes, I had to leave. People around started loudly discussing: "Ugh, who put on so much perfume?" 😅 By that point, I also felt uncomfortable; the scent was too intrusive. There's really too much of everything in it if you don't control the amount. It's better to apply it under the knees or a little further from the nose. The technical characteristics are impressive; its sillage is at least a meter long. If used in microdoses, it looks very beautiful. It has a tart fruitiness, white flowers, spicy wormwood, musk, and a slight hint of suede (although I prefer different leather in perfumery). In the end, I didn't dare to buy this Muse. A slight overdose - and it becomes a real monster. And I'm not ready for such a struggle. Plus, a bottle of that volume couldn't be finished in a lifetime 😄 But, despite all this, the fragrance is still good

Stepan Donskikh

Feb. 16, 2026

1/5

1

This scent is just awful, I don't know how anyone can stand it. There's no powder, blush, or even a hint of sexiness in it. From start to finish, it's just a disgusting sourness. It's so dense that even lemons can't compare. It makes your jaw clench, honestly. Thank goodness I tested it on a blotter and not on my skin. In a couple of hours, it just ate my brain. I couldn't take it, threw that paper in the trash. It's better to try on a blotter first, and if you happen to like it, then on your skin 🤢

Stepan Donskikh

Feb. 16, 2026

1/5

1

This scent didn't impress me at all. I ordered it, and they gave me 10ml as a gift. The sweetness is just overwhelming. If this is mandarin, it definitely went bad; sometimes there's even a wine-like note at the beginning. The vetiver, which I love, is only noticeable if I bring my hand right up to my nose, and the sweetness completely drowns it out. A very monotonous smell. If you're on a diet, maybe it's suitable - it kills your craving for sweets. Yves Rocher perfume prices are just absurd. I definitely won't buy a full bottle. There are many other, more interesting options from other brands

Stepan Donskikh

Feb. 16, 2026

4/5

4

No suede, no tomatoes in this fragrance. Dahlias? If they're here, they're just lost in the overall bouquet. Lavender? Very faintly felt. Sweet jasmine clearly dominates, but it doesn't really smell like a flower. Overall, the scent is moderately sweet, with creamy and lactonic notes. It doesn't even come close to a classic floral scent. It's all a bit strange. I tried it on my skin, and now I want to experience it again 🌸

Stepan Donskikh

Feb. 16, 2026

1/5

1

The fragrance didn't impress me at all. It's not just banal, but even unpleasant. First and foremost, there's a fruitiness, but these fruits are somewhat sour-sweet, and I don't like sour notes. They seem too abstract. Indole, though not prominent, still spoils the overall impression. It feels like there's a bowl of fruit somewhere at a dacha next to an old wooden building, and the wind carries this strange smell. When the fragrance settles into the base, woody notes appear, and it becomes slightly more pleasant. But is it worth waiting several hours for that? I tested it on a blotter, I don't want to apply it to my skin. A disappointment for a lot of money. I don't recommend buying it without a sample

Stepan Donskikh

Feb. 16, 2026

4/5

4

This scent reminds me of summer. It's truly very natural. The opening is simply explosive, with a grapefruit bitterness, and the sweetness of citrus and green notes add interest. Then you're transported to a blooming meadow in early June: flowers and daisies everywhere. All of this feels very delicate and natural. But, unfortunately, its longevity isn't long, and it stays close to the skin. A shame, really )

Stepan Donskikh

Feb. 16, 2026

4/5

4

This perfume composition seems simple at first glance, but it's actually not. The opening delights with its playfulness and positivity, like chewing gum. Even though I'm not at the age to be into such scents, I still like it. It seems more for teenagers, maybe 13-14 years old. But then everything changes with the emergence of floral notes. For my perception, the bitter orange blossom is too intrusive. It's clearly dominant here. Cedar and a bit of creamy sandalwood in the base are also quite serious accents. Vanilla is almost imperceptible. Overall, the fragrance is interesting, but I won't be able to wear it, so I'm not planning to buy it 😅