Les Exceptions Over The Musk
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2014 | Year | 2024 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Carbone
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
The reference musk for those who crave subtlety and sophistication. Over The Musk is a cocoon of soft powder and clean woods, never animalic, always poised. Its gentle presence is as comforting as white cashmere on bare skin.
A divisive beast, Carbone is far from a crowd-pleaser but a guaranteed statement-maker. This is Quentin Bisch at his most audacious, a powerful musky rose with a challenging cumin twist. Love it or hate it, you won't forget it.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 19% | 16% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 1% | 1% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 12% | 11% |
| Woody | 20% | 23% |
| Earthy | 6% | 17% |
| Animalic | 32% | 35% |
| Fresh | 10% | 5% |
Mood
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Heart Notes
Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Its musky-powdery core and soft woody base lend themselves beautifully to transitional seasons like spring and fall, while its subtlety and warmth make it wearable in winter too. Summer wear is possible but less ideal due to the heavier musky and powdery facets.
Occasions
Over The Musk's intimate sillage and clean musky texture make it superb for the office, dates, and everyday wear, where subtlety is valued. It's less suited for sports due to its powdery, enveloping character, and its understated presence doesn't demand the formality of evening events.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its immense sillage and longevity make it unsuitable for office wear, as it's often described as an "atomic bomb" of scent. However, its sophisticated and sensual profile, with notes of rose, suede, and warm spices, makes it perfect for date nights and formal events where you want to command attention. It's too intense for casual or sport settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Powdery, Woody accords and Rose, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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