Muse
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Muse vs. Bois Doré
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Muse | Bois Doré | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Marie Salamagne | Fabrice Pellegrin |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Muse
Aromatic
Woody
Iris
Amber
Vanilla
Powdery
Musky
Lavender
Bois Doré
Vanilla
Sweet
Woody
Tobacco
Almond
Nutty
Powdery
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Moroccan lavenderLavenderClary sageIncense
Mineral NotesBlack Pepper
Heart
IrisOrris concreteOrris RootVanillaBourbon vanilla absoluteAmbrette SeedAmbrette seed absolute
VanillaCedarwood
Base
InkAmberwood
Tonka BeanWhite Musk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Muse | Bois Doré | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Here's the thing about Muse: it's not trying to announce itself. That's the whole point. The ink note, photorealistic, almost graphite, pairs with iris and vanilla in a way that reads as quiet.Muse
Sweet-woody with an edge. For someone who wants vanilla without the obvious, almond without the pastry. The mineral and pepper give it a pulse beneath the warmth. A quiet luxury, not a statement.Bois Doré