Is Perfume Parlour Remedial Substance a dupe of Initio Parfums Privés Musk Therapy?
Musk Therapy Extrait
| Extrait | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2021 | Year | - |
| $$ | Price Tier | $ |
Remedial Substance EDP
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Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Musk Therapy
- Remedial Substance
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
A near-perfect execution of citrus-musk minimalism, Musk Therapy radiates tranquility and polish without ever shouting. Effortlessly clean and uplifting, this is a niche crowd-pleaser that still feels special.
A clean, airy musk lifted by mandarin, bergamot and blackcurrant, finishing on magnolia and sandalwood. Inspired by Initio Musk Therapy, soft, calming and close to the skin.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Clean Musk
16% share of the perfume
Musk
15% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
11% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
11% share of the perfume
Magnolia
9% share of the perfume
Hedione
7% share of the perfume
Rose
3% share of the perfume
Jasmine
2% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
22%
vs
11%
Musk
15%
vs
17%
Sandalwood
9%
vs
12%
Magnolia
9%
vs
14%
Bergamot
8%
vs
13%
Hedione
7%
vs
16%
Mandarin
4%
vs
15%
Clean Musk
16% share of the perfume
Rose
3% share of the perfume
Iso E Super
2% share of the perfume
Jasmine
2% share of the perfume
Musk
17% share of the perfume
Blackcurrant
22%
vs
11%
Clean Musk
16% share of the perfume
Musk
15% share of the perfume
Magnolia
9% share of the perfume
Hedione
7% share of the perfume
Rose
3% share of the perfume
Jasmine
2% share of the perfume
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
The radiant citrus and clean musks make Musk Therapy ideal for spring and summer, delivering uplifting freshness and lightness. It can transition into early fall but lacks the depth and warmth for cold winter days.
Occasions
Its gentle projection, musky cleanness, and non-offensive profile are perfect for office or casual wear, while the subtle sensuality fits romantic settings. It is a bit too understated for formal occasions but works for sporty, active days.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the musky, citrus profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the musky accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Magnolia, Musk, Blackcurrant
Without clean musk and iso e super
Where to buy
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Lowest Upfront
$278.59 plus sales tax
FragranceNet - 1.7 fl oz (50 ml)
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Best Value
$360.40 plus sales tax
eCosmetics - 3.0 fl oz (90 ml) - $118.43/fl oz
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Remedial Substance EDP
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