Musc d’Orient
| Extrait | Concentration | Extrait |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2015 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££££ |
Malefic Tattoo
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
If a musky amber wood bomb is your thing, you'll love this. It's potent and unapologetic, but maybe a bit much for the uninitiated.
This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either adore its dense, spicy oud or find it a monochromatic bore. Some reckon it's a rose impostor, while others just get sweaty dental offices. Approach with an open mind, but don't say we didn't warn you about the polarising aroma.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 2% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 19% | 20% |
| Warm | 35% | 39% |
| Woody | 22% | 24% |
| Earthy | 22% | 19% |
| Animalic | 19% | 15% |
| Fresh | 11% | 2% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Occasions
Its strong musky, amber, and woody accords, combined with extrait concentration, make it too potent for office wear. However, its luxurious depth is perfect for dates and formal events, though perhaps a touch heavy for casual day-to-day use.
Seasons
A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.
Occasions
Its dense, oriental profile and strong presence make it too much for the typical office. It excels on dates and formal evenings where its luxurious, sensual character can truly shine. For casual wear, it's a bit heavy unless you're aiming for a very specific mood.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Warm Spicy, Woody accords and Patchouli, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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