Pure Musc EDP

Narciso Rodriguez by Sonia Constant
84%

Confusion EDP

Perfume Parlour  
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Pure Musc Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Musc EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
2019 Year -
££ Price Tier ££
Confusion Eau de Parfum bottle Confusion EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Pure Musc EDP
This one is pure marmite - some find its clean musk ethereal and comforting, others find it shockingly unpleasant or just plain dull. Definitely not a safe blind buy, despite the 'clean girl' hype.
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Our Verdict - Confusion EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Nasomatto Baraonda. Built around Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Rose, it offers the character of the original at a budget price - a wallet-friendly alternative for fans of Nasomatto Baraonda.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Pure Musc EDP
Confusion EDP

Notes

Only in Pure Musc
Musk 100%
Only in Pure Musc
Jasmine 34% Ylang-Ylang 33% Orange Blossom 33%
Only in Confusion
Ambrette 54% Rose 46%
Only in Pure Musc
Cashmeran 100%
Only in Confusion
Ambroxan 51% Musk 49%

Accords

Pure Musc Confusion
100%
Musky
72%
Powdery
55%
Woody
70%
Sweet
50%
42%
Amber
38%
Animalic
Musky
100%
Powdery
72%
Woody shared
55%
70%
Sweet
50%
Amber
42%
Animalic
38%

Performance

Pure Musc Confusion
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Pure Musc

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its non-offensive, clean profile makes it highly suitable for office and casual wear, with many reviews highlighting its suitability for work. While it can be layered for dates or formal events, its subtle projection means it won't dominate.

Confusion

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the floral signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both share Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pure Musc EDP
Confusion EDP
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £41.39 eBay UK - 50ml Buy Best Value £80.90 Perfume Click - 150ml - £0.54/ml Buy
Wide selection Amazon UK Prime delivery often available Check price on → Lowest Upfront £8.00 Perfume Parlour - 13ml Buy Best Value £39.00 Perfume Parlour - 100ml - £0.39/ml Buy
13ml
Not available
Perfume Parlour £0.62/ml £8.00 Buy
30ml
Notino Cheapest 30ml £1.41/ml £42.30 Buy eBay UK £1.51/ml £45.24 Buy
Perfume Parlour Cheapest 30ml £0.47/ml £14.00 Buy
50ml
eBay UK £0.83/ml £41.39 Buy Notino £1.20/ml £59.76 Buy Perfume Click £1.31/ml £65.50 Buy
Perfume Parlour Cheapest 50ml £0.44/ml £22.00 Buy
100ml
eBay UK Cheapest 100ml £0.61/ml £60.95 Buy Fragrance Click UK £0.63/ml £62.95 Buy Notino £0.72/ml £72.20 Buy Perfume Click £0.76/ml £76.25 Buy
Perfume Parlour £0.39/ml £39.00 Buy
150ml
Perfume Click £0.54/ml £80.90 Buy Notino £0.82/ml £123.20 Buy
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