Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum vs Carbone Eau de Toilette

Les Exceptions Over The Musk

Edp	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	U
2014	Year	2025
££	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum

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.

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Our Verdict - Carbone Eau de Toilette

A subtle, musky rose that offers intimate enjoyment. Don't expect a beast, this EDT is for close encounters and personal pleasure. Some find it intoxicatingly addictive, others disappointing for its lack of projection.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	0%	1%
Floral	19%	20%
Fruity	1%	0%
Green	1%	1%
Sweet	15%	15%
Warm	12%	13%
Woody	20%	18%
Earthy	6%	17%
Animalic	32%	36%
Fresh	10%	6%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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Carbone EdT

Notes

Top Notes

Ambrette 64% Pepper 36%

Top Notes

Heart Notes

Musk 40% Iris 24% Orris 16% Rose 12% Violet 8%

Heart Notes

Suede 21% Rose 21% Musk 20% Cumin 15% Sandalwood 14% Patchouli 10%

Base Notes

Musk 44% Sandalwood 31% Cedar 25%

Base Notes

Only in Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum

Ambrette 64% Pepper 36%

Shared Notes

Musk 40% vs 19%

Rose 12% vs 20%

Only in Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum

Iris 24% Orris 16% Violet 8%

Only in Carbone Eau de Toilette

Suede 21% Cumin 15% Sandalwood 14% Patchouli 10%

Only in Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum

Musk 44% Sandalwood 31% Cedar 25%

Accords

Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum Carbone Eau de Toilette

100%

Musky

100%

Rose

81%

80%

Powdery

74%

70%

Woody

Leather

66%

60%

Floral

45%

40%

Fresh Spicy

45%

Musky shared

100%

Rose

81%

Powdery shared

80%

74%

Woody

70%

Leather

66%

Floral shared

60%

45%

Fresh Spicy shared

40%

45%

Performance

Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum Carbone Eau de Toilette

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

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

Best For:

Office Date Casual

Also Works:

Formal

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.

Carbone Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Office Date

Also Works:

Casual Formal

Given its intimate sillage and skin-scent nature reported by reviewers, Carbone EDT is perfect for close-quarter occasions like dates and office wear, where it won't overpower. Its lack of projection means it's less suited for loud, formal events or active sports.