Milk Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Milk Musk
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2020 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££££
Burning Core Extrait bottle Burning Core

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Milk Musk Eau de Parfum
Molton Brown's Milk Musk EDP is a deeply divisive scent. Some find it a 'hug in a bottle' - a cosy, milky, sweet delight - others get pencil shavings, spicy shower gel, or even medicinal notes. Not a safe blind buy, but if it works for you, it's a unique and intimate comfort.
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Our Verdict - Burning Core Extrait
This gingerbread-and-smoke combo is seriously divisive. Some find it a beautifully balanced, artistic take on warmth, while others are completely repulsed by an overpowering, burnt note from the cade oil. Sample before you commit to this tricky beast.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 3%
Floral 3% 2%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 46% 37%
Warm 16% 27%
Woody 6% 6%
Earthy 5% 11%
Animalic 12% 12%
Fresh 13% 12%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Milk Musk EdP
Burning Core Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Milk 59% vs 32%
Only in Milk Musk Eau de Parfum
Elemi 40%
Only in Burning Core Extrait
Ginger 35% Solar Note 33%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 41% vs 28%
Only in Milk Musk Eau de Parfum
Musk 37% Ambroxan 22%
Only in Burning Core Extrait
Cade 45% Benzoin 27%
Only in Milk Musk Eau de Parfum
Tonka Bean 65% Benzoin 35%
Only in Burning Core Extrait
Vanilla 35% Leather 33% Gourmand 31%

Accords

Milk Musk Eau de Parfum Burning Core Extrait
100%
Vanilla
73%
62%
Aromatic
93%
91%
Amber
60%
58%
Sweet
84%
75%
Musky
Woody
74%
64%
Lactonic
62%
57%
Powdery
57%
Balsamic
47%
Leather
57%
Fresh
55%
Vanilla shared
100%
73%
Aromatic shared
62%
93%
Amber shared
91%
60%
Sweet shared
58%
84%
75%
74%
Lactonic shared
64%
62%
57%
Balsamic shared
57%
47%
57%
55%

Performance

Milk Musk Eau de Parfum Burning Core Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Milk Musk Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its comforting, intimate character and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear and dates. While its softness could suit an office, some find its unique character too distinctive for formal settings where wider appeal is often desired.

Burning Core Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intimate projection means it won't offend in an office, but the unique lactonic, smoky gourmand leans more towards casual or date night wear. It's a bit too unconventional for most formal settings and utterly unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
84%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
63%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Sweet, Vanilla accords and Milk, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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Milk Musk Eau de Parfum
Burning Core Extrait
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