More about Yves Saint Laurent Muse
Muse by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men, launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Salamagne. An enigmatic ink accord inspired by the creative muse, blending lavender and incense with warm orris and vanilla, finished with a distinctive ink note.
Featured Notes
Muse opens with Clary Sage, Incense, Lavender, a heart of Ambrette, Bourbon Vanilla, Orris, a base of Amberwood, Ink.
- Top Notes
- Clary Sage, Incense, Lavender
- Heart Notes
- Ambrette, Bourbon Vanilla, Orris
- Base Notes
- Amberwood, Ink
Longevity & Projection
Muse by Yves Saint Laurent offers long-lasting longevity with moderate projection, best suited to fall and daytime & evening.
What does Muse smell like?
Muse opens with Clary Sage, Incense, Lavender, develops into a heart of Ambrette, Bourbon Vanilla, Orris, and settles into a base of Amberwood, Ink. The top notes lead the first impression, the heart defines its character after a few minutes, and the base is what lingers longest on skin and clothing.
How long does Muse last?
Based on aggregated user reviews, Muse has long-lasting longevity with moderate projection. Performance varies with skin chemistry, season and how much you apply, so try a 2 ml or 5 ml decant first to see how it lasts on your skin before committing to a full bottle.
What's similar to Muse?
Fragrances with a similar character include Fucking Fabulous, Delphinus, Percival. They share comparable notes and a similar wear experience, so they are a good place to start if you enjoy Muse — and you can sample each as a 2 ml or 5 ml decant side by side before choosing a favourite.
Where can I buy Muse samples?
You can buy authentic Muse by Yves Saint Laurent samples and decants at Scento, hand-decanted from original full-sized bottles sourced through authorised European retailers. Choose from the sizes currently available on this product page, order online, and get tracked delivery to 26 supported European countries — so you can wear the real fragrance before committing to a full bottle. Availability and rates depend on the delivery country and order value.
Muse by Yves Saint Laurent is a fragrance that opens with top notes of Clary Sage, Incense, Lavender, offers long-lasting longevity, projects with moderate sillage.




