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Arabians Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Arabians Musk EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
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2024 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Arabians Musk EDP
Montale's latest is a divisive beast: some hail it as a creamy, dense honeyed musk, others smell baby wipes, public toilets, or play-doh. It's not a crowd-pleaser, but a distinctive, powdery-sweet enigma tailored for those who dare to be different.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Sweet Xplosion Extrait
This one's a proper divisive beast. Folks either love the honey-drenched vanilla and coffee combo, calling it a unique gourmand journey, or they find it utterly unwearable, smelling like everything from nail polish to body odour or baby wipes. Definitely not a blind buy.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Arabians Musk EDP
Sweet Xplosion Extrait

Notes

Shared Notes
Honey 66% vs 30%
Only in Arabians Musk
Bergamot 33%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 13%
Vanilla 24% vs 21%
Tonka Bean 23% vs 16%
Only in Arabians Musk
Sugar Cane 23%

Accords

Arabians Musk Sweet Xplosion
100%
Sweet
100%
68%
Vanilla
100%
62%
Honey
69%
Aromatic
69%
45%
Citrus
63%
Amber
62%
Coconut
57%
56%
Musky
Coffee
56%
Balsamic
56%
51%
Powdery
Sweet shared
100%
100%
Vanilla shared
68%
100%
Honey shared
62%
69%
69%
Citrus shared
45%
63%
62%
57%
56%
56%
56%
51%

Performance

Arabians Musk Sweet Xplosion
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Arabians Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its potent sweetness and powdery musk make it less suitable for a professional office setting. However, its warming, sensual nature works well for dates and formal events, though some find it too heavy for casual daytime wear.

Sweet Xplosion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Given its strong projection and potent gourmand character, this is far too much for an office. It's best suited for dates and casual outings where its presence can be appreciated, though some might find it suitable for formal evening events too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean sweet, vanilla, honey

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Arabians Musk EDP
Sweet Xplosion Extrait
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