Musc Parfum bottle Musc
Parfum Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2009 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Hajar Eau de Parfum bottle Hajar

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musc
This discontinued Narciso Rodriguez is a cult classic, deeply missed by its devotees. Expect a bizarrely medicinal opening that quickly fades to reveal a soft, sensual musk. It's divisive but ultimately adored by those who connect with its unique charm.
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Our Verdict - Hajar
A truly divisive amber-woody floral that sparks love-it-or-hate-it reactions. Some find it a rich, natural rose, others detect a sharp, synthetic geranium or a 'urinal cake' opening. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2% 1%
Floral 32% 39%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 2% 1%
Sweet 33% 28%
Warm 10% 7%
Woody 15% 23%
Earthy 9% 3%
Animalic 24% 20%
Fresh 5% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musc Parfum
Hajar EdP

Notes

Accords

Musc Hajar
100%
Musky
70%
78%
Woody
100%
84%
Sweet
55%
73%
Powdery
81%
Rose
79%
73%
Yellow Floral
73%
52%
Amber
63%
58%
Honey
56%
Animalic
50%
Floral
49%
Musky shared
100%
70%
Woody shared
78%
100%
Sweet shared
84%
55%
Powdery shared
73%
81%
79%
Yellow Floral shared
73%
73%
Amber shared
52%
63%
58%
56%
Floral shared
50%
49%

Performance

Musc Hajar
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Musc

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its intimate sillage and clean, non-obtrusive drydown make it suitable for office wear, especially after the initial strong opening has faded. The sensual and warm qualities make it perfect for date nights, while its relaxed nature means it can also be a comforting casual scent. It lacks the projection and crispness for formal events and is certainly not for sport.

Hajar

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold, rich, and somewhat opinion-splitting nature makes it less ideal for the office, though some find it intimate enough. The luxurious oriental character is well-suited for dates and formal events, while its warmth can also work for casual evenings. It's far too intense for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
87%
Accord
73%
Key Similarities

Both share Musky, Sweet, Woody accords and Ylang-Ylang, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musc
Hajar
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