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Which Should You Buy?
A lush jasmine-tuberose white floral with mandarin sparkle and warm musky-amber finish, widely positioned as M&S £10 take on YSL Black Opium. Romantic, sophisticated, surprisingly luxe.
Modern Muse is a floral white musk that, for most, offers a clean, elegant, and versatile experience. Some find it a bit too safe, even bordering on forgettable, but its mass appeal and office-friendliness are undeniable. Think 'professional chic' rather than 'groundbreaking art'.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 26% | 26% |
| Floral | 32% | 30% |
| Fruity | 7% | 7% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 37% | 29% |
| Warm | 9% | 5% |
| Woody | 2% | 10% |
| Earthy | 4% | 9% |
| Animalic | 14% | 10% |
| Fresh | 10% | 11% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Lush jasmine-tuberose paired with creamy musky-amber warmth lands best in spring and autumn - mild enough to project without weight, warm enough to glow on cool evenings. High summer can read heady; deep winter lacks the gourmand depth.
Occasions
Moderate sillage and a romantic floral character make it a date-night and evening pick first, casual second. Too overtly feminine and projecting for typical office settings.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its clean, inoffensive floral musk profile makes it an ideal office scent, frequently praised for professional settings. While versatile enough for casual wear and suitable for dates or formal events, its moderate sillage keeps it from being overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share White Floral, Floral accords and Jasmine, Tuberose notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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