Exotique Musk
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| F | Gender | U |
| 2020 | Year | 1976 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Night Scented Stock
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Which Should You Buy?
A creamy sandalwood-vanilla heart wrapped in soft musk, jasmine and warm spice. Exotique Musk lands the Santal Blush mood for budget pricing, with serious longevity and a sensual cool-weather register.
This one's a wildcard. Penhaligon's Night Scented Stock is a divisive beast, some lamenting its deviation from the flower it's named after, others revelling in its bold, old-school charm. Expect big spices and powdery florals, just don't expect it to smell like actual stock.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 29% | 24% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 3% | 2% |
| Sweet | 27% | 33% |
| Warm | 30% | 33% |
| Woody | 13% | 12% |
| Earthy | 3% | 8% |
| Animalic | 12% | 6% |
| Fresh | 3% | 2% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A creamy sandalwood-vanilla heart with spicy musk wears at its best in cool weather; high summer thickens the warm-spicy register and reads heavy.
Occasions
Sensual sandalwood-musk warmth is built for date nights and cozy evenings, with enough refinement for formal occasions; the projection is too rich for sport and the warmth can read close in office settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its bold, spicy opening and powdery, warm character make this less suitable for the office or casual wear. It leans towards more formal or romantic occasions, especially cooler evenings, where its intensity can be appreciated without overwhelming.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Warm Spicy, Powdery, Vanilla accords and Jasmine, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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