Is Dossier Musky Sandalwood a dupe of Phlur Missing Person?
Missing Person EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2026 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Musky Sandalwood EDP
Missing Person and Musky Sandalwood both aim for a musky, woody profile, but they diverge in execution. Missing Person is all about subtle, skin-like intimacy - some find it comforting, others find it underwhelming or even off-putting. Musky Sandalwood, on the other hand, delivers a more balanced and crowd-pleasing blend of musk and creamy sandalwood. If you are looking for a safe, easy to wear sandalwood fragrance, Musky Sandalwood is the better choice. If you want something more unique and challenging, try Missing Person.
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Missing Person
- Musky Sandalwood
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
- You want a truly unique, skin-like fragrance.
- You enjoy divisive, challenging scents.
- You prefer a subtle, intimate perfume experience.
- You prefer a balanced, crowd-pleasing scent.
- You want a reliable sandalwood-musk blend.
- You want a safe, easy-to-wear fragrance.
- You prefer a perfume with better projection.
This one's a proper divisive scent. For some, it's a nostalgic, clean skin-like hug, embodying subtle intimacy. For others, it's a weak, fleeting whisper of nothing, or worse, a peculiar smell they can't quite un-smell. Try before you buy, seriously.
Musky Sandalwood offers a balanced blend of musk and creamy sandalwood, perfect for creating an inviting aura without being overpowering.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Spicy Notes
100%
Base Notes
Sandalwood
51%
Woody Notes
49%
Base Notes
Spicy Notes
100%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, subtle nature make it perfectly suited for office wear, casual settings, and even activities like sport where heavy fragrances are unwelcome. While it can be a nice, understated option for a date, its lack of projection might not stand out in a formal event.
Seasons
The warm and creamy notes blend well with cooler weather, making it ideal for fall and spring. The musky undertones provide a balanced fit for all seasons.
Occasions
The moderate projection and balanced accords make it suitable for office and formal occasions, while the musky, sandalwood notes impart a romantic touch for dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Sandalwood
Adds cyclamen and jasmine, drops amber and cedar
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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