Black Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Black Musk
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2015 Year 2008
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Musk Eau de Parfum
A plush, darkly sweet blend of musk, vanilla and chocolate that feels both cocooning and seductive. Black Musk is an affordable guilty pleasure, ideal for chilly nights or whenever you want to feel mysterious and inviting.
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Our Verdict - Notorious Eau de Parfum
Notorious is an absolute chameleon, equally likely to spark adoration as it is disdain. Forget the name, it's a classy, intriguing floral with a surprising gourmand twist that some find divine and others, well, just a bit off.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 8% 7%
Floral 19% 26%
Fruity 12% 13%
Green 5% 6%
Sweet 35% 26%
Warm 14% 14%
Woody 6% 7%
Earthy 11% 12%
Animalic 7% 5%
Fresh 10% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Musk EdP
Notorious EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pink Pepper 33% vs 37%
Bergamot 29% vs 23%
Only in Black Musk Eau de Parfum
Pear 37%
Only in Notorious Eau de Parfum
Blackcurrant 39%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 21% vs 23%
Musk 21% vs 21%
Patchouli 18% vs 35%
Only in Black Musk Eau de Parfum
Dark Chocolate 22% Vetiver 16%
Only in Notorious Eau de Parfum
Orris 20%

Accords

Black Musk Eau de Parfum Notorious Eau de Parfum
100%
Sweet
65%
Floral
100%
80%
Powdery
55%
80%
Musky
56%
50%
Warm Spicy
70%
65%
Soft Spicy
68%
Fruity
65%
40%
Woody
64%
Patchouli
61%
55%
Chocolate
Fresh
52%
Sweet shared
100%
65%
100%
Powdery shared
80%
55%
Musky shared
80%
56%
Warm Spicy shared
50%
70%
Soft Spicy shared
65%
68%
65%
Woody shared
40%
64%
61%
55%
52%

Performance

Black Musk Eau de Parfum Notorious Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Black Musk Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The dark sweetness, vanilla, musk and chocolate give this scent warmth and depth that excel in fall and winter. The powdery, musky base can work in spring evenings but may overwhelm in summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its sweet, musky and sensual character is ideal for dates and casual outings, while the moderate projection suits some formal events. The intimate warmth makes it less suitable for office or sporty contexts.

Notorious Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and longevity, coupled with its elegant, warm spicy-floral profile, make it suitable for office and sophisticated evenings. However, its distinctive character might be a bit much for casual wear, and it lacks the freshness for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
87%
Accord
66%
Key Similarities

Both share Warm Spicy, Soft Spicy, Sweet accords and Vanilla, Bergamot notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Musk Eau de Parfum
Notorious Eau de Parfum
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