Discover MUSE Inspiring Ink by Yves Saint Laurent, a Unisex Eau de Parfum from Le Vestiaire des Parfums, inspired by the black ink Yves Saint Laurent used to sketch his iconic silhouettes and muses, translating that creative material into a woody, smoky, metallic and sensual fragrance.
The fragrance opens with Incense, Ourika Lavender and Clary Sage, before revealing a heart of Orris Concrete, Ambrette Absolute and Bourbon Vanilla Absolute. It finally settles over Ink Accord and Ambery Woods Accord, creating a dark, mineral, earthy and intimate skin-like trail.
YSL describes the ink accord as enigmatic, revealing woody notes, intimate smoky facets and subtle dark metallic and earthy tones. This dusky impression is layered over Iris Concrete, bringing powdery, buttery, woody and leather facets, then enriched with sensual Bourbon vanilla.
Created by Principal Perfumer Marie Salamagne, MUSE was launched in 2025. Fragrantica classifies it as a Unisex Woody Floral Musk, while YSL officially presents it as an ambery fragrance with an inspiring ink accord.
Top Notes
The fragrance opens with Incense, Ourika Lavender and Clary Sage.
Incense adds gentle smoky resinous depth, Ourika lavender contributes aromatic softness, and clary sage brings dry herbal character.
Heart Notes
The heart reveals Orris Concrete, Ambrette Absolute and Bourbon Vanilla Absolute.
Orris provides powdery, buttery and subtly leathery texture. Ambrette adds soft vegetal musk, while Bourbon vanilla brings controlled warmth and sensual sweetness.
Base Notes
The composition settles over Ink Accord and Ambery Woods Accord.
Ink Accord creates the fragrance's defining metallic, earthy, smoky and woody impression, while ambery woods add warmth and lasting structure.
Fragrance Notes
- Top: Incense, Ourika Lavender, Clary Sage
- Heart: Orris Concrete, Ambrette Absolute, Bourbon Vanilla Absolute
- Base: Ink Accord, Ambery Woods Accord