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Which Should You Buy?
Rasasi's Pure Musk is a divisive beast: some will adore its bold, powdery oud-and-caramel combo, while others will find it overpowering and a bit old-school. It's certainly not a safe blind-buy, but if you're brave, it offers a distinct, long-lasting presence.
Run for the hills. This is not just bad, it's 'grandpa who hasn't showered' bad. Massively polarising, and not in a good way.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 3% |
| Floral | 31% | 31% |
| Fruity | 1% | 0% |
| Green | 5% | 1% |
| Sweet | 20% | 25% |
| Warm | 14% | 10% |
| Woody | 23% | 11% |
| Earthy | 14% | 18% |
| Animalic | 32% | 32% |
| Fresh | 4% | 9% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
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Given its strong sillage and prominent musky, sweet, and oud notes, Pure Musk is best suited for evenings and cooler weather. It's a bit too dominant for most office environments but makes a distinctive statement for dates or formal events.
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Given the reviews describe this as 'offensive' and akin to an unscented individual, it's highly inappropriate for any occasion. The dominant musky and animalic accords suggest it would be far too intrusive for most settings.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Musky, Powdery, White Floral accords and Jasmine, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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