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Yves Saint Laurent

Classic Muse

2025 · Unisex · Citrus & Fresh

Classic Muse by Yves Saint Laurent was launched in 2025, a citrus & fresh fragrance unisex. Its accord profile is led by aromatic, iris and woody. Key notes: Orris, Bourbon Vanilla and Ambrette.

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Dominant accordsaromatic, iris, woody
Key notesOrris, Bourbon Vanilla, Ambrette
Community rating4.23/5 from 1,050 votes

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Accord profile

aromatic14%iris12%woody12%powdery11%vanilla11%amber10%floral8%musky8%lavender8%earthy7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Yves Saint Laurent's Classic Muse (2025) is a unisex woody floral musk built on contrasts: cool aromatics against warm resins, and a powdery iris heart pierced by an unexpected ink note. The opening blends lavender, incense, and clary sage—a dry, herbal-smoky overture that feels more contemplative than conventional. As it settles, orris and bourbon vanilla take over, softened by ambrette's musky seediness. The base of ink and amberwood is where things get interesting: a mineral, almost metallic ink accord sits atop creamy amberwood, giving the composition a modern, slightly inky signature that collectors of niche-leaning YSL releases will recognize as a departure from the house's sweeter gourmands.

This is a fragrance for those who appreciate iris in its drier, more intellectual guise—think Dior Homme-era powdery woods, but with a smoky, resinous twist. It suits cool weather and evening wear, though the musk keeps it wearable year-round. If you gravitate toward lavender-iris combinations with a dark, woody backbone, Classic Muse is worth seeking out. It is not a loud perfume; it sits close, rewarding those who prefer introspection over projection.

中文簡介

Yves Saint Laurent Classic Muse(2025)係一款中性木質花香麝香,以對比為核心:開初嘅薰衣草、乳香同鼠尾草帶來乾燥草本煙燻感,隨後鳶尾同波本雲呢拿主導,加上黃葵籽嘅麝香底蘊,最後以墨水同琥珀木收結,散發礦物感同現代氣息。呢支香適合鍾意鳶尾粉質、又想要暗黑木質基調嘅收藏家。氣質內斂,唔會太張揚,適合秋冬夜晚或者需要沉靜氛圍嘅場合。如果你追求與別不同、帶書卷氣嘅木質花香,呢支值得一試。

Reference data

HouseYves Saint Laurent
NameClassic Muse
Launched2025
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded8
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Classic Muse?

Classic Muse by Yves Saint Laurent: top notes are Lavender, Incense and Clary Sage; heart notes are Orris, Bourbon Vanilla and Ambrette; base notes are Ink and Amberwood.

What accords does Classic Muse have?

The dominant accords recorded for Classic Muse are aromatic (100.0%); iris (83.0%); woody (82.1%); powdery (75.1%); vanilla (74.3%).

When was Classic Muse launched?

Classic Muse by Yves Saint Laurent was first released in 2025.

What does Classic Muse smell like?

Classic Muse is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Orris, Bourbon Vanilla and Ambrette.

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