Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Les Exceptions Over The Musk
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U Gender U
2014 Year 2014
££ 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 - Reveal Eau de Parfum
Reveal is a divisive, salty-sweet skin scent that perfectly captures sun-warmed skin after a sea dip. Sadly discontinued, it's a unique Calvin Klein gem for those who crave something a bit different, far from your typical summer fruity floral.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 19% 12%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 1% 2%
Sweet 15% 12%
Warm 12% 18%
Woody 20% 19%
Earthy 6% 14%
Animalic 32% 24%
Fresh 10% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Pepper 35% vs 28%
Only in Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum
Ambrette 64%
Only in Reveal Eau de Parfum
Salt 43% Pink Pepper 28%
Shared Notes
Iris 24% vs 45%
Only in Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum
Musk 40% Orris 16% Rose 12% Violet 8%
Only in Reveal Eau de Parfum
Ambergris 55%
Shared Notes
Musk 43% vs 22%
Sandalwood 31% vs 27%
Only in Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum
Cedar 25%
Only in Reveal Eau de Parfum
Cashmeran 31% Vetiver 19%

Accords

Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum Reveal Eau de Parfum
100%
Musky
82%
70%
Woody
100%
80%
Powdery
90%
Amber
77%
Salty
69%
60%
Floral
Iris
55%
40%
Fresh Spicy
54%
Animalic
52%
Marine
49%
Musky shared
100%
82%
Woody shared
70%
100%
Powdery shared
80%
90%
77%
69%
60%
55%
Fresh Spicy shared
40%
54%
52%
49%

Performance

Les Exceptions Over The Musk Eau de Parfum Reveal Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
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.

Reveal Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its intimate projection and skin-like quality make it suitable for casual wear or dates where closeness is key. While some see it as office-safe due to its subtlety, the unique salty and musky accords might not be universally appreciated in formal or professional settings.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
85%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
86%
Accord
68%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Iris, Pepper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

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