In Control Curious Eau de Parfum bottle In Control Curious
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2006 Year 2020
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Milk Musk Eau de Toilette bottle Milk Musk

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In Control Curious
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - In Control Curious
This forgotten gem from Britney Spears 'In Control Curious' is a sweet and musky vanilla dream, adored by many for its dark and seductive depth which is sometimes compared to niche perfumes but largely, it is an underperforming crowd-pleaser that is definitely worth the hunt.
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Our Verdict - Milk Musk
Milk Musk is a divisive cosy scent that offers a creamy, lightly sweet embrace with a fruity twist. Some find it a comforting dream, while others are put off by a 'play-doh' or powdery aspect. Expect soft sillage and moderate longevity.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 3% 0%
Floral 10% 7%
Fruity 29% 25%
Green 3% 3%
Sweet 41% 42%
Warm 5% 7%
Woody 14% 14%
Earthy 1% 4%
Animalic 13% 12%
Fresh 7% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
In Control Curious EdP
Milk Musk EdT

Notes

Only in In Control Curious
Fruity 100%
Only in Milk Musk
Pear 52% Peach 48%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 28% vs 35%
Only in In Control Curious
Musk 51% Sandalwood 49%

Accords

In Control Curious Milk Musk
100%
Sweet
75%
76%
Vanilla
100%
Musky
94%
51%
Powdery
74%
40%
Amber
70%
52%
Fruity
58%
Sweet shared
100%
75%
Vanilla shared
76%
100%
94%
Powdery shared
51%
74%
Amber shared
40%
70%
Fruity shared
52%
58%

Performance

In Control Curious Milk Musk
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

In Control Curious

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet and musky gourmand profile, coupled with frequent mentions of being a 'date night' scent, makes it perfect for romantic evenings or casual wear. While it's generally not overpowering, its sweetness might be a bit much for a formal office setting. Unfortunately, many reviews note poor longevity and projection, making it more suited for intimate or casual situations where reapplication is easy.

Milk Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft sillage and comforting, clean profile make it an excellent choice for the office or casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. The creamy, slightly sweet nature would be alluring for a relaxed date, but it lacks the gravitas for formal events or the freshness for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Powdery accords and Musk, Tonka Bean notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

In Control Curious
Milk Musk
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