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Midnight Muse

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Perfume Parlour Midnight Muse is an Eau de Parfum. Midnight Muse settles into a heart of Cedar, Clove, Nutmeg, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Perfume Parlour's Midnight Muse carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Layla - Xerjoff - a warm spicy fragrance led by bright opening notes, with woody depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Confident
  • Inviting
  • Sophisticated
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Midnight Muse Eau de Parfum bottle
Inspired by
Layla by Xerjoff
83%
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Our estimate of scent similarity, calculated from published notes. How we score it

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Layla the original Midnight Muse inspired by

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

The warm spicy 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.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

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

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Midnight Muse is Perfume Parlour's budget take on Layla - Xerjoff. It opens with bright opening notes, leads into a heart of Cedar, Clove, Vanilla, and dries down to Amber, Musk, Patchouli. The overall character is warm spicy with woody and vanilla facets. As a dupe it stays closer to the skin with softer projection and shorter wear than the original, but keeps the signature accord recognisable - an easy everyday way to enjoy the style.

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