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Harlem Perfume Co. Sensual Muse Eau de Parfum

There’s a muse for every Harlem Perfume Co. juice, and this one encourages you to revisit the women of 1920s Harlem. Founder Teri Johnson’s olfactive interpretation leans into floral fruitiness, opening with vibrancy and then mellowing into warmth.

Key notes: Mandarin, apricot, amber, vanilla, sandalwood

ELLE editor review: “After spritzing this perfume straight out of the box, I immediately texted my friend to say that it’s so good, it must accompany me on an upcoming trip to Puerto Rico. I kept my word, and its fruity accords mingled well under San Juan’s beaming rays, keeping the mandarin and apricot close to my skin as the vanilla and woody notes anchored the addictive scent.”—NP