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'.

Reference chases Roja Dove's luxurious Innuendo - the sunny citrus-and-ylang opening settling into a warm orris, sandalwood and musk base. The budget version captures the floral-woody shape but loses the original's exquisite clarity, reading flatter and less refined with shorter sillage.