Muse – Extrait de Parfum

Andrea Maack – Icelandic niche perfumery from the visual artist of the same name, who has been bringing art, fashion and fragrance together since her first scent exhibition in 2010.

Muse is creamy, fruity and sunny – a summer afternoon as the sky slowly turns from blue to magenta. Mango cream, coconut and pink pepper open like melting ice cream and sun oil, gardenia and sweet pea bloom at the heart, before sandalwood, cedarwood and cashmere settle into a soft, warm base.

Muse is at its best in spring and summer, by day and by night – on holiday, on the terrace, on balmy nights. Gender-neutral and a radiant signature scent for the warm season.

To us, Muse is that rare thing: a tropical scent with poise. Domitille Michalon Bertier – known for Flowerbomb by Viktor & Rolf and Famous by Marc Jacobs – puts gardenia, Andrea Maack's central raw material for this scent, centre stage, and mango and coconut stay creamy instead of kitsch.

THE SNUD SCENT GUIDE

Everything you want to know about this fragrance.

What does Muse smell like?

Creamy and fruity: mango cream, coconut and pink pepper to open, sweet pea and gardenia at the heart, sandalwood, cedarwood and cashmere in the base.

How does Muse feel?

Like sun-kissed skin at the end of a long day – soft, warm and cheerful. Noticeable, but always elegant.

When do you wear Muse?

In spring and summer, by day and by night – a gender-neutral fragrance for holidays, summer parties and long evenings.

Which fragrance might I like if I like Muse?

If the creamy coconut and tropical flowers are what you love about Muse, try Palm Oases by Simone Andreoli – where coconut mousse and vanilla cream meet tropical flowers and macadamia.

Still unsure? Discover Muse as a sample first – the sample price is credited toward the full-size purchase.