Avant Ruby
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Black Muscs
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
A vibrant, dupe-style scent that splits opinions with its initial sharp citrus, but wins over many with its soft, floral dry down. It's a fresh take on rose, perfect for everyday wear.
If you're after a clean, radiant rose with a musky backdrop, Black Muscs delivers - but don't expect 'black' or animalic depth. It's a crowd-pleasing fresh scent, perfect for those who want a delicate, bright take on rose and often find the Montale comparison unflattering.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 36% | 29% |
| Floral | 20% | 25% |
| Fruity | 6% | 2% |
| Green | 4% | 4% |
| Sweet | 19% | 16% |
| Warm | 9% | 7% |
| Woody | 9% | 7% |
| Earthy | 10% | 11% |
| Animalic | 12% | 18% |
| Fresh | 19% | 22% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it highly suitable for casual and everyday wear, even for sport, as it performs well in warmer weather. While pleasant for office and date settings, the initial sharpness might be a bit much for very formal events.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it an excellent choice for daily wear, particularly in an office setting. The delicate rose and musky drydown offer versatility for casual outings and even semi-formal events, though it lacks the boldness for a truly sporty context.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Rose, Musky accords and Rose, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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