Not A Perfume
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2020 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
The Muse
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A skin-scent for minimalists and scent-shy, Not A Perfume is the ultimate in modern understated elegance. Its pure, hypoallergenic formula is both easygoing and quietly magnetic.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 12% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 4% | 0% |
| Sweet | 2% | 9% |
| Warm | 6% | 7% |
| Woody | 24% | 15% |
| Earthy | 5% | 6% |
| Animalic | 24% | 36% |
| Fresh | 35% | 30% |
Mood
Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its clean, airy and minimalist amber-woody-musk character is ideal for spring and summer, never cloying or heavy. It lacks warmth or density for winter's cold, but can feel crisp and inviting on mild autumn days.
Occasions
With subtle projection, hypoallergenic composition, and a neutral, universally pleasant scent, it's perfect for office, casual, or active settings. Too understated for most formal events but effortlessly clean for daily use.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
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
Both share Powdery, Musky accords and Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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