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Creed Delphinus vs Yves Saint Laurent Muse
Muse is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
AlmondIncensePink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
OrrisHeliotropeOrchid
Base
Bourbon VanillaTonka BeanLeatherAmberwoodPatchouli
Accords
Vanilla
100%
Almond
82%
Powdery
78%
Amber
70%
Sweet
68%
Iris
60%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Delphinus by Creed is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Delphinus was launched in 2024. Top notes are Almond, Incense, Pink Pepper and Black Pepper; middle notes are Orris, Heliotrope and Orchid; base notes are Bourbon Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Leather, Amberwood and Patchouli. Creed Delphinus is a new fragrance for women and men launched in 2024 as part of The Oriental Universe collection. Named after the constellation, the perfume opens with a delightful floral iris until the allure of spicy incense takes hold of the blend. The perfume ends with delicious warm bourbon vanilla.
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Notes
Top
LavenderIncenseClary Sage
Heart
OrrisBourbon VanillaAmbrette
Base
InkAmberwood
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Iris
84%
Woody
83%
Powdery
76%
Vanilla
76%
Amber
68%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Muse by Yves Saint Laurent is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Muse was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Salamagne. Top notes are Lavender, Incense and Clary Sage; middle notes are Orris, Bourbon Vanilla and Ambrette; base notes are Ink and Amberwood. Muse from Yves Saint Laurent's Le Vestiaire des Parfums is a fragrance characterized by its enigmatic ink accord. Created by Master Perfumer Marie Salamagne, this composition features woody notes with smoky facets, complemented by iris concrete and Bourbon vanilla absolute. It is described as a 'skin perfume' with a unique and memorable trail.A composition of striking simplicity, created by Master Perfumer Marie Salamagne: "Ink reveals enigmatic woody notes, intimate and elegant smoky facets. It veils the skin with subtle dark, metallic, slightly iridescent, earthy nuances. To me, ink takes the colors of creativity and mystery. It stimulates the imagination."
Notes in Common
25% sharedShared (4)
IncenseOrrisBourbon VanillaAmberwood
Only in Delphinus
AlmondPink PepperBlack PepperHeliotropeOrchidTonka BeanLeatherPatchouli
Only in Muse
LavenderClary SageAmbretteInk
Rating
4.13vs4.22
Ratings
1,761vs1,124
Concentration
EDPvsParfum
Launch Year
2024vs2025
Which should I buy?
Muse is the community's favourite of the two.
- Muse is rated higher by the community: 4.22 from 1,124 ratings, against 4.13 from 1,761.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Creed is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Yves Saint Laurent is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Muse if you want the higher-rated option; pick Delphinus if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.