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Musk 12 Eau de Parfum bottle Musk 12 EDP
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musk 12 EDP
This is a clean-girl staple for those who want to smell subtly pristine, but don't expect it to turn heads from across the room. It’s a beautifully blended skin scent, perfect for personal enjoyment, though its fleeting performance is a constant source of community angst.
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Our Verdict - Musky Lotus 12 EDT
If Clean Reserve Skin triggered your gag reflex, steer clear. This DUA dupe is causing some serious deja-vu, and not the good kind. It's a divisive one, love-it-or-hate-it territory for sure.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musk 12 EDP
Musky Lotus 12 EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Musk 66% vs 21%
Jasmine 33% vs 15%

Accords

Musk 12 Musky Lotus 12
100%
Musky
72%
90%
Floral
100%
90%
Powdery
65%
74%
Vanilla
51%
48%
White Floral
56%
52%
Woody
46%
45%
Aquatic
51%
Ozonic
47%
46%
Sweet
Musky shared
100%
72%
Floral shared
90%
100%
Powdery shared
90%
65%
Vanilla shared
74%
51%
White Floral shared
48%
56%
Woody shared
52%
46%
Aquatic shared
45%
51%
47%
46%

Performance

Musk 12 Musky Lotus 12
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Musk 12

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, inoffensive musky and floral accords, combined with its notoriously weak projection and longevity, make it ideal for office or casual wear where a subtle presence is preferred. It's often highlighted as a 'bedtime' or 'fresh out of the shower' scent, further cementing its low-key suitability.

Musky Lotus 12

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The soft floral and musky accords make it versatile enough for daily wear, though the potential for a surprising sweetness might be too much for some office environments. It shines brighter in more intimate or relaxed settings where its unique character can be appreciated without being overwhelming.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, floral, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musk 12 EDP
Musky Lotus 12 EDT
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