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Yves Saint Laurent · Sold as unisex
Muse
The quiet confidence of stepping into an empty studio — where the scent of ink and lavender mingles with the anticipation of creation.
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MusePremium · $100–250
35%Similar accords, often for lessAzzaro Sport · AzzaroMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares lavender and clary sage8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025 by Yves Saint Laurent and crafted by Marie Salamagne, Muse is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that embodies the brand's signature elegance. The composition opens with aromatic lavender and clary sage, creating an initial freshness that transitions into deeper, more complex layers of orris and ambrette. The base notes of bourbon vanilla, amberwood, and incense ground the scent in warmth and depth, offering a powdery, enveloping finish.
For best effect, apply Muse in light layers. The aromatic top notes are bright but fleeting, so a second application after an hour can enhance its longevity. This fragrance reads better close to skin than across a room, making it perfect for intimate settings or during cooler evenings.
Fig. 01 — Muse, Yves Saint Laurent
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Marie Salamagne
Florals reimaginedMarie Salamagne is a perfumer at Firmenich whose name has become synonymous with some of the most talked-about fragrances of the past decade.
The Muse line
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Designer Yves Saint Laurent
More from the house · founded 1961 · France
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The originalMuseYves Saint Laurent · Premium · $100–250Azzaro · 2020Azzaro SportShares Lavender and Clary sage$40–100★ 3.64 (309)35%Match
Calvin Klein · 2026Eternity for Men Suede EssenceShares Lavender, Clary sage and Bourbon vanilla$40–100★ 3.61 (41)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 55%, disliked or hated by 10%.