Musk Is Great Eau de Parfum bottle Musk Is Great
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2023 Year 2020
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Ivory Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Ivory Musk

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musk Is Great Eau de Parfum
Musk Is Great is an absolute Marmite of a scent. Prepare for a harsh, synthetic, and metallic opening that many find repulsive, but if you can push through, the drydown offers a clean, creamy, animalic musk and sandalwood that's often described as addictive. Absolutely not a safe blind buy.
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Our Verdict - Ivory Musk Eau de Parfum
A divisive citrus-musk that some find fresh and clean, while others are met with pickle juice or gym socks. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent, often needing time to mature before revealing its true character.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31% 29%
Floral 19% 12%
Fruity 17% 13%
Green 7% 5%
Sweet 18% 18%
Warm 0% 0%
Woody 11% 27%
Earthy 0% 0%
Animalic 14% 9%
Fresh 21% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musk Is Great EdP
Ivory Musk EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 53% vs 63%
Mandarin 46% vs 36%
Shared Notes
Magnolia 54% vs 25%
Blackcurrant 45% vs 34%
Only in Ivory Musk Eau de Parfum
Musk 40%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 40% vs 100%
Only in Musk Is Great Eau de Parfum
Musk 59%

Accords

Musk Is Great Eau de Parfum Ivory Musk Eau de Parfum
100%
Musky
71%
85%
Citrus
100%
86%
Powdery
68%
76%
Woody
72%
70%
Floral
72%
55%
Fruity
72%
45%
Aromatic
51%
45%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Musky shared
100%
71%
Citrus shared
85%
100%
Powdery shared
86%
68%
Woody shared
76%
72%
Floral shared
70%
72%
Fruity shared
55%
72%
Aromatic shared
45%
51%
Fresh Spicy shared
45%
51%

Performance

Musk Is Great Eau de Parfum Ivory Musk Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Musk Is Great 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
Also Works:
Casual

Given its extreme projection and powerful longevity, Musk Is Great is definitely not for the office; you'll overwhelm colleagues. Its sensual and somewhat animalic musk makes it better suited for dates or casual evenings. The divisive opening and strong character might be too much for formal settings, and it definitely lacks the freshness for exercise.

Ivory Musk Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its mild, clean character makes it suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by reviewers. While perhaps not bold enough for formal events, its fresh nature works well for everyday tasks or even a light date setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
100%
Accord
96%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Floral accords and Blackcurrant, Magnolia notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musk Is Great Eau de Parfum
Ivory Musk Eau de Parfum
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