Skin on Skin
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Les Absolus d'Orient Musc Noble
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it affair. Skin on Skin is a divisive beast, a Marmite scent that takes you on a leather-clad, boozy ride where some find pure luxury and others, frankly, just find a shoe repair shop. Not for the faint of heart, or nose.
This one is a real head-scratcher. Some find it a luxuriously elegant take on rose and musk, while others are baffled by its aldehydic sharpness and surprisingly poor performance - a true love-it-or-hate-it Guerlain. Definitely try before you buy, as skin chemistry plays a huge role here.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 25% |
| Fruity | 2% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 19% | 15% |
| Warm | 16% | 22% |
| Woody | 8% | 8% |
| Earthy | 12% | 9% |
| Animalic | 30% | 27% |
| Fresh | 9% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its intimate nature and decent longevity make it a fantastic choice for dates where closeness is key. However, the strong, sometimes peculiar opening and moderate sillage might make it unsuitable for office wear or formal events, where crowd-pleasing is often preferred.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
While some find it potent, others report poor projection, suggesting its overall suitability is mixed. The dominant rose, musk, and spicy-oriental character, along with its luxurious feel, leans heavily towards formal and date wear, less so for casual or office settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Powdery, Leather accords and Rose, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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