Mugler 2018 EDT

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Secret

by Jean-Christophe Hérault , Dominique Ropion

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Mugler Secret is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Jean-Christophe Hérault and Dominique Ropion. Secret opens with Red Currant and Kumquat, settles into a heart of Rose and Violet Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cedar. Mugler's Secret carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

Mugler's Secret is a divisive one. While some find it a pleasant, fresh, and inoffensive everyday scent, many Mugler devotees are disappointed by its lack of uniqueness, dismissing it as bland and generic. Don't expect a typical Mugler powerhouse here.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Feminine
  • Soft
Secret Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Heartas listed
Baseas listed

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

This scent is perfect for the office or casual daily wear due to its light, inoffensive nature and fresh accords. Its subtlety and modest projection make it less suitable for formal events or impactful dates where a bolder fragrance might be preferred, but it's great for activities where you want to smell clean without drawing attention.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright, sparkling burst of red currant and kumquat, quickly transitioning into a fresh, dewy rose heart with green violet leaf nuances. The base settles into a clean, soft white musk with a hint of cedar, maintaining a light, ethereal feel throughout. It's a clean, watery floral with subtle fruity sweetness.

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