Muse EDP

Xerjoff by Émilie Bouge Original
90%
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Muse Eau de Parfum bottle Muse EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Infatuation Eau de Parfum bottle Infatuation EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Muse EDP
Muse is a divisive beast: some hail it as a unique, sexy powerhouse, a 'plum wine' with incredible longevity; others find it overwhelmingly sweet, headache-inducing, and reminiscent of Lush. It's certainly not a safe blind buy, so sample before you splurge.
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Our Verdict - Infatuation EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Xerjoff Muse - a amber fragrance led by White Flowers, Leather, Plum, with fruity depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Muse EDP
Infatuation EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Plum 58% vs 28%
Leather 41% vs 33%
Only in Infatuation
Floral 38%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 36% vs 28%
Davana 32% vs 38%
Labdanum 30% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 31% vs 19%
Amber 23% vs 23%
Benzoin 22% vs 26%
Patchouli 22% vs 30%

Accords

Muse Infatuation
100%
Fruity
78%
74%
Amber
90%
73%
Sweet
50%
Leather
66%
Floral
54%
48%
Animalic
47%
Patchouli
44%
Balsamic
Woody
42%
Fruity shared
100%
78%
Amber shared
74%
90%
73%
Leather shared
50%
66%
54%
48%
47%
44%
42%

Performance

Muse Infatuation
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Muse

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its 'beast mode' performance, potent sweetness, and strong projection, Muse is far too intense for office or casual daytime wear. It truly shines for dressier evening events or romantic encounters where its bold, sensual character can be appreciated without overwhelming a room.

Infatuation

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

The amber character is happiest in autumn and winter - cooler air gives the warmth room to bloom; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its amber, fruity signature leans toward evening and daily wear - approachable enough for formal use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
90%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, amber, leather

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Muse EDP
Infatuation EDP
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