001 Man Eau de Parfum bottle 001 Man
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Black Muscs Eau de Parfum bottle Black Muscs

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 001 Man Eau de Parfum
This is a polarising scent - one person's elegant, understated office scent is another's 'bug spray' or 'spoiled milk'. What's consistent is its powdery-woody core, often compared to Dior Homme. Expect a sophisticated, somewhat muted take on the violet-powder trend rather than a 'beast mode' performer.
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Our Verdict - Black Muscs Eau de Parfum
If you're after a clean, radiant rose with a musky backdrop, Black Muscs delivers - but don't expect 'black' or animalic depth. It's a crowd-pleasing fresh scent, perfect for those who want a delicate, bright take on rose and often find the Montale comparison unflattering.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 29%
Floral 18% 25%
Fruity 3% 2%
Green 5% 4%
Sweet 16% 16%
Warm 19% 7%
Woody 7% 7%
Earthy 11% 11%
Animalic 14% 18%
Fresh 20% 22%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
001 Man EdP
Black Muscs EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 30% vs 52%
Only in 001 Man Eau de Parfum
Cardamom 45% Mandarin 24%
Only in Black Muscs Eau de Parfum
Lemon 47%
Only in Black Muscs Eau de Parfum
Rose 49% Patchouli 26% Violet 25%
Shared Notes
Musk 38% vs 62%
Only in 001 Man Eau de Parfum
Violet 40% Patchouli 21%
Only in Black Muscs Eau de Parfum
Amber 37%

Accords

001 Man Eau de Parfum Black Muscs Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
57%
Rose
100%
51%
Citrus
98%
75%
Musky
93%
84%
Powdery
91%
72%
Aromatic
49%
52%
Floral
65%
Amber
64%
Patchouli
62%
51%
Violet Floral
60%
Woody shared
100%
57%
100%
Citrus shared
51%
98%
Musky shared
75%
93%
Powdery shared
84%
91%
Aromatic shared
72%
49%
Floral shared
52%
65%
64%
62%
Violet Floral shared
51%
60%

Performance

001 Man Eau de Parfum Black Muscs Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

001 Man Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Built for the cooler edges of the year - spring and autumn pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its intimate sillage and refined woody, powdery, and musky accords make it perfect for the office and more subtle dating situations. While versatile for all seasons, its moderate longevity prevents it from being an ideal choice for high-energy or very formal events where a stronger presence is desired.

Black Muscs Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it an excellent choice for daily wear, particularly in an office setting. The delicate rose and musky drydown offer versatility for casual outings and even semi-formal events, though it lacks the boldness for a truly sporty context.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Violet, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

001 Man Eau de Parfum
Black Muscs Eau de Parfum
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