Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum bottle Bois et Musc
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1992 Year 2016
££££ Price Tier ££
Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum bottle Milky Musk 39

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum
One of the simplest compositions in the Salons du Palais Royal exclusives - Moroccan Atlas cedar paired with musk and not much else, with a soft powdery character that frames the wood-musk dialogue. A minimalist Lutens for the wearer who wants the house's signature register stripped to two notes.
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Our Verdict - Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum
Milky Musk is an intimate, creamy sandalwood and musk blend, often divisive due to its subtle projection and perceived lack of 'milky' notes by some. While many adore its gentle warmth, others find it too faint or linear, challenging its luxury price point.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 0%
Floral 10% 3%
Fruity 5% 0%
Green 10% 0%
Sweet 25% 21%
Warm 50% 1%
Woody 95% 55%
Earthy 20% 0%
Animalic 30% 25%
Fresh 15% 5%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bois et Musc EdP
Milky Musk 39 EdP

Notes

Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum
Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum

Top Notes

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum
Cedar 100%
Only in Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum
Cedar 100%
Only in Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum
Sandalwood 67% Musk 33%
Only in Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum
Musk 100%

Accords

Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum
100%
Musky
71%
90%
Woody
100%
65%
Powdery
86%
Balsamic
44%
20%
Animalic
15%
Sweet
Musky shared
100%
71%
Woody shared
90%
100%
Powdery shared
65%
86%
44%
20%
15%

Performance

Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Cedar and soft musk wear most naturally in autumn and winter, with the powdery character keeping it wearable in cooler spring days. Too dry-warm for hot summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

A quiet skin-scent composition - well suited to casual daily wear and office, with intimate date settings the strongest evening fit. The minimalist register reads underdressed for formal occasions.

Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its intimate projection and soft, unobtrusive character make it ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overwhelm. While suitable for dates due to its sensual, skin-scent quality, its low sillage means it's less impactful for formal events and definitely not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
88%
Notes
88%
Accord
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Powdery, Musky accords and Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bois et Musc Eau de Parfum
Milky Musk 39 Eau de Parfum
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