The Musc Eau de Parfum bottle The Musc
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2018 Year 2020
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The Muse Eau de Parfum bottle The Muse

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Musc Eau de Parfum
This one's a divisive marvel. Some find it a calming, clean musk that transcends the ordinary; others get a potent hit of baby wipes and little else. You'll either adore its cosy charm or be left utterly baffled.
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Our Verdict - The Muse Eau de Parfum
Divisive and bold, The Muse is straight-up fabric conditioner in a bottle. You either want to smell like a laundrette or you absolutely don't. Love it or hate it, it's an undeniable clean scent with serious staying power.
Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 0%
Floral 9% 16%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 4% 0%
Sweet 18% 9%
Warm 15% 7%
Woody 15% 15%
Earthy 1% 6%
Animalic 35% 36%
Fresh 17% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Musc EdP
The Muse EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 36%
Only in The Muse Eau de Parfum
Cotton Flower 42% Oud 21%

Accords

The Musc Eau de Parfum The Muse Eau de Parfum
100%
Musky
78%
79%
Powdery
100%
67%
Lavender
65%
Beeswax
62%
Woody
58%
Animalic
37%
56%
Honey
Floral
52%
Oud
50%
48%
Aromatic
Musky shared
100%
78%
Powdery shared
79%
100%
67%
65%
62%
Animalic shared
58%
37%
56%
52%
Oud
50%
48%

Performance

The Musc Eau de Parfum The Muse Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Musc Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and clean, inoffensive profile make it ideal for the office or casual settings. While not overtly `sexy`, its intimate and `your skin but better` vibe lends itself to a close-encounter date night, but its lightness means it might get lost in a formal event. The fresh and clean accords are good for after a workout, but it's not a performance scent.

The Muse Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its potent projection and intense 'laundry detergent' scent make it a bit much for intimate settings like dates or formal events, where subtlety is often preferred. However, for casual wear or after a workout, its fresh, clean vibe is highly appropriate. Many reviewers describe it as an 'everyday' or 'at home' scent, perfect for feeling put-together without being 'perfumey'.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
76%
Olfactory
92%
Notes
73%
Accord
59%
Key Similarities

Both share Powdery, Musky, Animalic accords and Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Musc Eau de Parfum
The Muse Eau de Parfum
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