1,198 community ratings

The Muse

Name: The Muse
Brand: Zarkoperfume

Perfumer: Zarko Ahlmann Pavlov

2020UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.7/ 10

Community score
1,198 ratings

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Zarkoperfume The Muse is a clean, powdery unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days, and towards daily and office wear.

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Skunky's take: Plenty say it suits a meeting and a coffee break alike.

How does it perform?

From 1,100 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.3 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.4 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

77% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Cotton

White oud

White musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Synthetic
Powdery
Creamy

What does The Muse smell like?

Most voters find its longevity strong and its sillage good; they pick spring and summer most often, for daily wear and leisure. Its character leans feminine, though modern and masculine votes are well represented, so it sits comfortably on either gender. Few choose it for evenings.

As a whole the scent is built from cotton, white oud and white musk. A fresh, floral air comes first, with a powdery, creamy softness behind it. A synthetic edge runs through it, and the result is not warm but airy and clean. Derek Lam 10 Crosby Silent St. (Eau de Parfum) and RP Musc Blanc have a close profile.