Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum bottle Musc Maori 04
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2005 Year 2015
££ Price Tier ££
Al Contrario Eau de Parfum bottle Al Contrario

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum
This one's a proper wild card. Some reckon it's a gourmet chocolate dream, while others are baffled by sour notes and poor performance. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation, but on the right skin, it hits different.
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Our Verdict - Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Prepare for a deeply divisive fragrance that’s either a glorious gourmand fantasy or an unforgivable chemical mess. This isn't a safe blind buy, with some finding it a rich chocolate-hazelnut dream and others dismissing it as dusty cardboard or sickeningly sweet.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 17% 8%
Fruity 1% 0%
Green 1% 1%
Sweet 44% 55%
Warm 17% 16%
Woody 12% 15%
Earthy 11% 12%
Animalic 11% 1%
Fresh 4% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Musc Maori 04 EdP
Al Contrario EdP

Notes

Only in Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Cacao Pod 43% Malt 31% Ebony 25%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 15% vs 40%
Tonka Bean 12% vs 31%
Only in Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Orchid 28%

Accords

Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
100%
Cacao
67%
95%
Vanilla
100%
67%
Sweet
99%
Woody
88%
77%
Warm Spicy
78%
Nutty
61%
58%
Powdery
56%
52%
Amber
58%
57%
Musky
Floral
45%
Balsamic
44%
Cacao shared
100%
67%
Vanilla shared
95%
100%
Sweet shared
67%
99%
88%
Warm Spicy shared
77%
78%
61%
Powdery shared
58%
56%
Amber shared
52%
58%
57%
45%
44%

Performance

Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its gourmand nature and moderate sillage make it a good fit for dates or casual wear, where its sweetness can charm rather than overwhelm. It's too unique and potentially polarising for formal events or the office, and certainly not suitable for sport.

Al Contrario Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Given its strong gourmand character and often reported moderate performance, it's best suited for date nights or casual, intimate settings where its subtle warmth can be appreciated. It's too rich and potentially distracting for an office environment and completely unsuitable for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
88%
Accord
78%
Key Similarities

Both share Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy accords and Tonka Bean, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum
Al Contrario Eau de Parfum
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