ZOYA Muse Fall 2025 Collection Nail Lacquer Swatches + Review {Part 1}

ZOYA's Muse Fall 2025 Collection is interesting because you have 6 shades focused on the vampy, Twilight-esque mood, and the other 6 shades brimming with neutrality, girly femininity, and muted winter-apropos vibes. Today I'm focusing on the gothic hues; next week I'll bring you the coquette colors in Part 2.

Octavia is a Shimmering Violet Magenta Pearl. Is it even December if you're not decking your nails with sparkling colors Octavia is a Shimmering Violet Magenta Pearl that brings the most sophisticated kiss of sparkle to your person. I originally wore this shade for Halloween because it seriously fit the vibe; but it works just as seamlessly for the chilly yet celebratory Christmas season. As with literally all ZOYA polishes, the formula here was top-notch, drying almost immediately and lasting for more than a week. Loves it! This is 2 coats.

West is a Pine Creme. Le sigh. This color brings all of the winter feels. West is a Pine Creme that feels so lush for cozy winter nights, decking the Christmas tree with family, or traipsing through town on holiday shopping sprees surrounded by twinkling white lights. The shade is deep and dusky, oftentimes taking on a deep teal hue in certain lights; with a formula that is top notch. I wore this beauty for 8 days and it showed 0 signs of chips or tipwear - exactly what you want in a mani during the busy holiday season. So highly recommended! This is 2 coats.

Emery is a Blackened Espresso Gold Velvet Metallic. Can we take a moment to discuss how absolutley luxe this shade is? Emery is a Blackened Espresso Gold Velvet Metallic that feels expensive and sophisticated while remaining completely accessible at the very same time. NGL this one surprised me - in the bottle it looks forest green with gold shimmer, but on the nail it is exactly what you see here. The lasting power of Emery is such a draw - this beauty literally stayed intact for 7 days, without so much as tipwear! Such a winner if you want a long-lasting mani with class. Obsessed! This is 2 coats.

Starling is a Periwinkle w/ Pink Iridescent Glitter. OMG this color! Starling is a Periwinkle w/ Pink Iridescent Glitter that would make for the most decadent New Year's Eve mani! Formula was great with this shade; however, I do recommend doing thinner coats, as the heavy glitter content can create gloppiness if you're being too heavy-handed. Though I dig it for NYE, Starling would truly look stunning anytime during the winter months for that ice queen vibe. This is 2 coats.

Navy is an Inky Midnight Navy Creme There's just something about a navy nail that brings all of the understated elegance. Navy is an Inky Midnight Navy Creme that is devastatingly elegant. It manages to be both vampy and posh whilst still retaining its winter weather cozy perfection. Formula was fantastic. While I did go with 2 coats to bring out the richness of the shade, this could have easily been a ocw. Highly recommend if you're seeking a rich shade for the chilly season. This is 2 coats.

Daphne is a Smoky Blue Velvet Creme. Can we just take a moment to appreciate that shine? Stunning! Daphne is a Smoky Blue Velvet Creme that invokes visions of Scooby Doo's Daphne. I'm not usually a fan of purple nail shades, but this one just feels like wintry splendor. This one had a phenomenal formula with results that stayed intact for over 7 days. If you love something unique, this gorgeous girl def fits the bill! This is 2 coats.

AVAILABILITY: ZOYA.