Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Musamam Black Intense
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2025 Year 2021
££ Price Tier ££
Jicky Eau de Parfum bottle Jicky

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum
This one's a wildcard - genuinely unique but also polarising. Some will love its dark, gourmand depth, while others will find the opening challenging. Definitely not a safe blind buy, but worth trying for its impressive performance and distinctive character.
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Our Verdict - Jicky Eau de Parfum
Jicky is a bona fide classic, but it's not for everyone. Expect a challenging opening that polarises opinion, from 'mothballs and bad breath' to 'uniquely intriguing'. Give it time to settle, and you'll be rewarded with a complex, sophisticated, clean drydown that hints at its legendary status.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 10%
Floral 22% 18%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 12% 20%
Sweet 22% 24%
Warm 15% 11%
Woody 16% 12%
Earthy 10% 8%
Animalic 1% 1%
Fresh 15% 17%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musamam Black Intense EdP
Jicky EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 29% vs 36%
Bergamot 18% vs 33%
Only in Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum
Nutmeg 27% Sage 25%
Only in Jicky Eau de Parfum
Rosemary 30%
Shared Notes
Geranium 25% vs 24%
Rose 25% vs 21%
Only in Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum
Cedar 27% Mahonial 22%
Only in Jicky Eau de Parfum
Fern 28% Woody 27%
Shared Notes
Tonka Bean 21% vs 31%
Only in Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum
Cacao Pod 27% Maple 20% Ambrofix 16% Patchouli 16%
Only in Jicky Eau de Parfum
Opoponax 35% Vanilla 34%

Accords

Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum Jicky Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
63%
100%
Aromatic
100%
98%
Fresh Spicy
84%
68%
Floral
68%
Lavender
62%
64%
Herbal
58%
Vanilla
63%
58%
Sweet
52%
51%
Amber
58%
Citrus
58%
Balsamic
48%
Woody shared
100%
63%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
98%
84%
68%
Lavender shared
68%
62%
64%
Vanilla shared
58%
63%
Sweet shared
58%
52%
Amber shared
51%
58%
58%
48%

Performance

Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum Jicky Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent performance and rich, dark accords make it suitable for special events and date nights. While too intense for a typical office environment, some might pull it off in small doses; it's a bit much for casual or active wear.

Jicky Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its sophisticated aromatic and woody accords lean towards more formal and intimate settings, but it can be worn in the office if applied lightly. The initial challenging opening means it's not an instant crowd-pleaser for casual wear or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
90%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Lavender, Rose notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musamam Black Intense Eau de Parfum
Jicky Eau de Parfum
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