Original Musk Eau de Parfum vs Musk Eau de Parfum

Original Musk

Edp	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
2004	Year	1969
££	Price Tier	££

Musk

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original Musk Eau de Parfum

Kiehl's Original Musk is utterly divisive. Some call it an animalic, sensual masterpiece, others can't get past the 'fecal' or 'urine' notes. There's also the current formulation issue, with many lamenting a decline in performance and quality. Try before you buy, obviously.

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Our Verdict - Musk Eau de Parfum

Alyssa Ashley Musk is the ultimate 'your skin but better' scent - for some. It's a clean, cozy, powdery hug of nostalgia, but be warned: modern reformulations disappoint many, leaving it a mere shadow of its former iconic self. If you find the vintage oil, grab it; otherwise, results may vary wildly.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	20%	29%
Floral	43%	38%
Fruity	2%	4%
Green	3%	8%
Sweet	25%	17%
Warm	3%	2%
Woody	5%	3%
Earthy	8%	8%
Animalic	15%	12%
Fresh	15%	17%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Original Musk EdP

Musk EdP

Notes

Top Notes

Orange Blossom 55% Bergamot 45%

Top Notes

Bergamot 100%

Shared Notes

Bergamot 45% vs 100%

Only in Original Musk Eau de Parfum

Orange Blossom 55%

Shared Notes

Ylang-Ylang 27% vs 27%

Rose 23% vs 24%

Only in Original Musk Eau de Parfum

Lily 25% Neroli 25%

Only in Musk Eau de Parfum

Jasmine 25% Geranium 23%

Shared Notes

Musk 46% vs 36%

Tonka Bean 27% vs 22%

Only in Original Musk Eau de Parfum

Patchouli 26%

Only in Musk Eau de Parfum

Iris 21% Oakmoss 20%

Accords

Original Musk Eau de Parfum Musk Eau de Parfum

100%

Musky

100%

84%

White Floral

66%

Powdery

79%

66%

Sweet

58%

65%

Citrus

57%

Yellow Floral

52%

54%

Woody

48%

Iris

50%

Aromatic

50%

49%

Animalic

48%

Patchouli

Earthy

48%

Vanilla

48%

47%

Rose

47%

Musky shared

100%

White Floral

84%

Powdery shared

66%

79%

Sweet shared

66%

58%

Citrus

65%

Yellow Floral shared

57%

52%

Woody shared

54%

48%

Iris

50%

Aromatic

50%

Animalic

49%

Patchouli

48%

Earthy

48%

Vanilla

48%

Rose shared

47%

Performance

Original Musk Eau de Parfum Musk Eau de Parfum

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original Musk Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office

Its intimate sillage and clean-dirty balance make it suitable for casual and date settings, where proximity enhances its appeal. However, the potential for an 'animalic' impression and variable performance means it's less ideal for formal events or the gym.

Musk Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its soft sillage and clean, inoffensive nature make it perfect for the office or casual daily wear. However, its classic, comforting profile might not suit highly formal events, and its subtle projection means it's less impactful for a date night. Many reviewers highlight its suitability for feeling fresh post-shower.