Andrea Maack: Muse

Muse is a very elegant tropical scent. It opens with a mango note that’s very inviting, softened by a suncream adjacent accord that is pleasing and polished. It has the feeling of summer, but it never veers into cliché.

The fragrance conjures the feeling of golden light on warm skin. Tropical in essence, but airy and elevated. It’s sunshine with restraint, designed for those who like their summer scents with a dose of sophistication.

The Scent

Muse wears like sunlight filtered through linen; warm, breezy, and quietly sophisticated.

As it settles, coconut comes forward, but again, in a restrained and comforting way. The base brings a soft cashmere, grounding the brightness in something serene. It’s airy without being bland, and sweet without being sticky. An ethereal scent that lingers like a good mood.

The notes

Top notes: Mango, Coconut & Pink Pepper

Heart notes: Sweet Pea & Gardenia

Base notes: Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood & Cedarwood

Floral notes of sweet pea and gardenia bring a breezy brightness to the heart, never overpowering but adding to the scent’s creamy tropical charm. The drydown is where Muse really settles into itself cashmere wood, sandalwood, and cedar form a soft, cocooning base that feels serene and quietly sensual. It’s tropical, yes but in a calm, modern way.

Who is this for?

Muse is for those who want summer without a sugar or citrus rush. If you usually shy away from tropical scents but still crave something sunny, this is suitably elevated. It’s ideal for warm weather, but soft enough to wear anytime you need a little escape.

Final thoughts:

This is a scent that lifts without shouting. Balanced, breezy, and a little dreamy. Muse is a reminder that tropical fragrances can be both mood-enhancing and refined.

Star rating: ★★★★½ (4.5 / 5)

Review disclosure:

Review based on wear from several days of sampling and wear. From two samples 1ml and 2ml the former from a decant service, the latter from Andrea Maack’s selection no. 1 discovery set.