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Which Should You Buy?
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Urban Musk - a floral fragrance led by Jasmine, with sweet depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 33% | 32% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 5% | 2% |
| Sweet | 40% | 37% |
| Warm | 32% | 8% |
| Woody | 1% | 2% |
| Earthy | 5% | 0% |
| Animalic | 10% | 40% |
| Fresh | 5% | 7% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the floral, sweet profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the floral accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Seasons
Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.
Occasions
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
Both share Warm Spicy, Sweet, Floral accords and Jasmine, Honey notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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