Les Absolus d'Orient Musc Noble
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2018 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Amberly Amoroso
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
This one's a proper 'love it or hate it' situation. Some find it uniquely addictive, a musky, spicy rose with an intriguing leather twist. Others, however, are put off by what they describe as 'stale nuts' or a 'weird, stale' quality. Definitely not a blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 1% |
| Floral | 25% | 25% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 2% | 2% |
| Sweet | 15% | 15% |
| Warm | 22% | 22% |
| Woody | 8% | 8% |
| Earthy | 9% | 9% |
| Animalic | 27% | 28% |
| Fresh | 15% | 14% |
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its strong musky, leathery character and the 'addictive' but potentially 'repulsive' nature reported, this isn't shy. It's best suited for evenings out, particularly dates where its unique scent can make an impression, rather than an office setting or casual daytime wear where it might be too polarising.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Rose, Leather accords and Rose, Labdanum notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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