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The Muse Zarkoperfume 2020

7.7 / 10 1123 Ratings

A popular perfume by Zarkoperfume for women and men, released in 2020. The scent is fresh-synthetic. The longevity is above-average. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Fresh

Synthetic

Powdery

Creamy

Floral

Fragrance Notes

Cotton

White musk

White oud

Perfumer

Zarko Ahlmann Pavlov

Ratings

Scent

7.71123 Ratings

Longevity

8.31034 Ratings

Sillage

7.91026 Ratings

Bottle

7.4962 Ratings

Value for money

7.3752 Ratings

Submitted by Strtkds, last update on 10/28/2025.

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What the fragrance is similar to

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Couleur Primaire

Warm Cotton Eau de Parfum

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Warm Cotton [Reserve Blend]

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Reviews

91 in-depth fragrance descriptions

01/08/2025

10Scent 8Longevity 6Sillage

Hallonsylt
3 Reviews

Hallonsylt

1

The ultimate clean fragrance

Such a simple fragrance yet I fell head over heels when I got it. This is the ultimate clean perfume because it smells like powder laundry detergent. Yes, that's it, and clean perfumes are soo incredible sexy because it elevates your skin scent so good. The longevity is the best I've ever came across as a clean perfume. 8-9 hours.

03/24/2020

8.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

Sweetsmell75
210 Reviews

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Sweetsmell75

Top Review 55

Fresh Laundry Dried in the Sun

Not just clean but pure comes to mind ... a toast to Ariel :)

It is truly a clean scent and not a bad one if you like molecules, synthetics, and laundry detergents :)
I also want to note that "The Muse" manages without flowers, citrus notes, or vanilla, etc.

I find the opening of the fragrance a bit overwhelming because my first thought was dry cleaning, hot pressing, etc. Byredos Blanche and Terenzis White Fire also crossed my mind. I must admit I was initially disappointed.
But once you get past that, it becomes really beautiful :)
The scent of freshly washed laundry and clearly a lot of clean musk is carried by woody powder. Ariel or Persil ... it doesn't matter ... you know that feeling when you stick your nose into a laundry detergent package. This laundry note is always right in the middle of the fragrance.
What I especially like is this dry wood powder, which harmonizes excellently with cotton and musk. White oud is listed in the fragrance pyramid ... well, let's just leave that as it is ;)
Fresh-synthetic is at the top ... yes, definitely ... and absolutely not sweet!
I don't perceive the base as fluffy musk clouds; the fragrance also lacks a sexy-dirty component ... but sensual cleanliness that merges with the skin fits quite well ;)
A fresh breeze for spring days and certainly also wearable in summer or anytime you just want to smell clean.
Definitely a unisex fragrance :)
The longevity is okay with a good 7 - 8 hours and the sillage is quite decent for a clean scent.

Conclusion:
Fresh laundry dried in the sun
*a toast to Ariel*
Powdery wood-cotton-musk merges on the skin into clean sensuality!

04/17/2020

8.5Scent 7Longevity 9Sillage

Smellie13
28 Reviews

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Smellie13

Top Review 30

It's All About the Dose

When I first read the descriptions of "The Muse," I was immediately taken with it.

I can imagine that, as so often, early impressions play a role. I have always loved the smells of textile cleaning, hot pressing, freshly ironed, or air-dried laundry. And even though I personally prefer to use a liquid natural detergent, I still enjoy sticking my nose into a conventional laundry detergent box whenever I get the chance.

I believe that if someone doesn't like these smells and doesn't have a certain fondness for "artificial" scents, they won't be happy with "The Muse."
In my case, the hope for a concentrated dose of positive childhood memories activated my blind-buy finger.

Here are my impressions:
Right off the bat, it wasn't love at first sniff.
As mentioned in several descriptions, "The Muse" starts off very intensely strong and piercing, as if one has stuck their nose a bit too deep into the laundry detergent box. Everything rushes at me at once: the hot pressing, the textile cleaning, the detergent. The air-dried laundry, if present, is completely overshadowed by the other components.
As also mentioned in a statement, I would generally assess "The Muse" less as a perfume and more as a scent.

Once the initial intense wave of smell has passed, I initially perceive "The Muse" as exclusively fresh-synthetic. For me, there are no flowers, no fruit, no powder, and no (oud) wood detectable. Only late in the base does a typically subtle woody note emerge, as one might find in other purely synthetic fragrances.

So far, I find nothing comparable in the fragrance world. I see no similarity to scents like the Prada Infusions or various "relatives." The only connecting factor might be the "clean bear component," which has been implemented here in a completely different way. Perhaps "Blanche" by Byredo is somewhat similar regarding the laundry detergent note. However, it lacks this comprehensive "processed laundry note."

My associations with "The Muse" are glaringly bright, radiant, but also familiar and cozy.

After thoroughly engaging with the scent over the past few days, I have now found the right dosage for myself. And it is extremely delicate. It works best when I spray it into the air and walk through the fragrance mist. This way, I avoid the initially piercing synthetic load, and the scent can soon unfold.
If I use too much, and in this case, even a simple full spray directly on my skin is too much, the scent remains extremely tightly packed, and I smell nothing but a piercing synthetic note. At best, I then get the impression of laundry detergent. In our household, as mentioned, we use a liquid odorless organic detergent because I don't like it when my clothes smell like detergent. So it would be completely counterproductive for me to consciously spray this laundry detergent scent on myself.

In the optimal dosage and unfolding, I can now perceive the announced "extreme clean musk" with a hint of hot pressing quite well. Now and then, a laundry detergent note still wafts around my nose, but it is so delicate that it can easily transform into the fresh laundry association. Sprayed so subtly, the scent is now enjoyable. So all's well that ends well.

I believe that "The Muse" comes into its own better in warmth or even heat (for the hot pressing effect ;-) .

And I can also imagine that it layers quite well. I will experiment further, and perhaps there will be a follow-up on that.

Addendum 23.5.2020: I have since layered it with many other fragrances and must say that it has always worked really well. Depending on the direction, either a nice portion of clean musk is added, or a scent gains more radiance or even soft edges and corners.

02/18/2022

6Scent 10Longevity 8Sillage

Magnetotaxxx
13 Reviews

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Magnetotaxxx

Very helpful Review 20

Too Much of a Good Thing

I almost bought the bottle blindly, and now I can say thankfully only almost.
Contrary to my nature, I initially decided on a sample...actually untypical since I couldn't imagine that this scent wouldn't hit the mark for me. That must have been divine intervention.
This scent has probably disappointed me the most in the last few months, partly because the expectation that I would really like it was quite high, and partly because I hoped not to be disappointed again as I was with Clean Reserve - Warm Cotton.
In short, yes, the scent really does smell, as often described, like laundry detergent, which was actually the reason I wanted it. And despite the fact that it actually smells like that, I can't stand it. It's somehow too much, too penetrating and sharp, unfortunately not pleasant for me to wear at all. It's rare that I have to wash off a scent, but I couldn't tolerate this one. I'd rather put on a freshly washed blouse ;)

05/10/2020

8.5Scent 9Longevity 7Sillage

Saemm
17 Reviews

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Saemm

Top Review 27

Klementine's Favorite :)

Only the older ones will understand the title..everyone else, please fire up a search engine ;)

Never in my life did I think I would feel comfortable as a walking laundry detergent barrel!
But then I slowly started to like these pure, clean scents like "Chemise Blanche," "Glow," and "Aldhèyx" more and more.

"The muse" appeared frequently in the statements, and after DaveGahan's, the decision to buy was made.
Oh yes, I became a victim of the hype :D

I got exactly what I expected: full laundry detergent of the highest purity level in perfection!
And it is simply beautiful and gives me a wonderfully clean feeling.
The first spray catapults you directly and headfirst into the laundry detergent. Not dusty, but with a soapy creaminess. The feeling of rubbing soap flakes in your hand.
Clean, caring, pH-neutral, and still dazzlingly white!
Over time, the scent becomes milder. Like the scent of outdoor-dried white laundry, which also releases its fragrance over time - but never loses its pure radiance.
Visually, I always think of a freshly sharpened white colored pencil. A sharp tip that gradually becomes softer while painting.
A preference for synthetic scents is a prerequisite to enjoy this muse.

Stress - I don't care, I stay clean
Sweaty heat - doesn't bother me
Risk of failing deodorant - also irrelevant
Dirty weather - can't touch me
:D

I feel soapy clean!

To avoid any misunderstandings: dirty humor and wicked word creations go wonderfully with this purity too :-p

I wondered if this has anything to do with the current Corona pandemic? Hand washing, face masks, and the awareness of this invisible danger, which can only be partially defended against with distance and sensible hygiene.

For my laundry, I use detergent only in the smallest possible amount and generally do not use fabric softener. Therefore, my laundry never smells that intense. My neighbor doses much 'generously' and in summer, her laundry actually gives off a "The muse" vibe.

What I've noticed about this scent is the perception depending on the dosage. When sprayed a lot, the longevity is around ~6-7 hours. However, if I only apply a maximum of 2 sprays on my wrist, I can easily perceive the scent for over 10 hours.
This has not happened to me before. I think it has to do with adaptation.

By the way, this bottle is perfect for refilling with a syringe.

Stay clean ;)
In comparison
"Chemise blanche" - overall softer with a slight floral note (the colored pencil is soft)
"Glow@JenniferLopez" - fresh out of the shower, with creamy shower lotion

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