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Pure Musc Eau de Parfum bottle Pure Musc EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2019 Year 2009
££ Price Tier £££££
Urban Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Urban Musk 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 - Urban Musk EDP
Tom Ford's Urban Musk is fiercely divisive - you'll either love its raw, animalic funk or recoil in horror from its barnyard opening. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a deeply sensual, almost primal experience.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Pure Musc
Urban Musk

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Pure Musc
Musk 100%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 34% vs 50%
Only in Urban Musk
Honey 50%
Only in Pure Musc
Cashmeran 100%
Only in Urban Musk
Musk 100%

Accords

Pure Musc Urban Musk
100%
Musky
100%
72%
Powdery
57%
42%
Amber
72%
Sweet
61%
Honey
61%
Floral
58%
55%
Woody
Fruity
52%
38%
Animalic
Musky shared
100%
100%
Powdery shared
72%
57%
Amber shared
42%
72%
61%
61%
58%
55%
52%
38%

Performance

Pure Musc Urban Musk
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Urban Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its intense opening and animalic nature make it unsuitable for the office or casual daytime wear. However, its bold and sensual character, combined with its long-lasting and potentially strong sillage, makes it perfect for dates and formal evening events where you want to make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, powdery, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Pure Musc EDP
Urban Musk EDP
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