Yves Saint Laurent Muse EDP

Description

Yves Saint Laurent Muse (2025) is part of the Le Vestiaire des Parfums Signature Collection, an ink-inspired unisex composition created by perfumer Marie Salamagne. It opens on a smoky, aromatic blend of lavender, incense, and clary sage, moves into a powdery orris-vanilla-ambrette heart, and settles into an unusual ink-and-amberwood base that gives the whole thing a dry, literary, slightly androgynous character, closer to a conceptual scent than a crowd-pleaser.

Scent Character

• Sweet: 41%
• Fresh: 40%
• Floral: 19%

Translation: an aromatic, powdery-sweet fragrance with a cool, herbal edge from the lavender and clary sage, unusual rather than conventionally "pretty."

Fragrance Pyramid

Top: Lavender, Incense, Clary Sage

Heart: Orris, Bourbon Vanilla, Ambrette

Base: Ink Accord, Amberwood

Performance

• Longevity: 7 to 9 hours.
• Sillage: Moderate to strong.
• Projection: 2 to 3 feet through the opening hours before settling closer to the skin.

Best Occasions & Season

• Fall and winter. The incense and orris lean into cooler weather
• Evening and special occasions rather than a casual daytime scent
• Unisex. Built to be worn by anyone drawn to a smoky, powdery niche profile

Concentration & Provenance

Concentration: Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Marie Salamagne
House: Yves Saint Laurent, Le Vestiaire des Parfums Signature Collection
Year: 2025

Try Before You Commit

As one of YSL's most exclusive releases, Muse is a scent worth testing before committing to a full bottle. Venba carries it in 1mL ($8.99), 5mL ($34.99), and 10mL ($59.99) so you can live with the ink-and-amberwood drydown before deciding how much you want to own.

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FAQ

Is Muse for men or women?
It's unisex by design: part of YSL's gender-neutral Le Vestiaire des Parfums Signature Collection.

How long does it last, and how far does it project?
Expect 7 to 9 hours with moderate-to-strong sillage, especially in the first couple of hours.

What does "ink" smell like as a note?
It's a modern accord built to evoke the mineral, slightly metallic smell of fountain-pen ink, dry and a little sharp, which is what gives Muse its literary, unconventional character alongside the amberwood base.

Is this the same as a regular YSL Eau de Parfum?
No. Muse belongs to the pricier, small-batch Le Vestiaire des Parfums Signature Collection, which is why sampling by the milliliter is such a popular way to experience it before deciding on a full bottle.