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Urban Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Urban Musk EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2009 Year 2025
£££££ Price Tier ££££
Covert Musk Eau de Parfum bottle Covert Musk EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Urban Musk EDP
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.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Covert Musk EDP
This one's a proper chameleon - sometimes a clean, soft musk, sometimes a dusty, sour affair. It's divisively powdery, with some finding it sophisticated and others, well, a bit boring. Don't expect a power-player; it's subtle to a fault.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Urban Musk EDP
Covert Musk EDP

Notes

Urban Musk
Covert Musk

Top Notes

Base Notes

Base Notes

Only in Covert Musk
Acacia 66% Honey 34%
Only in Urban Musk
Jasmine 50% Honey 50%
Only in Covert Musk
Ylang-Ylang 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Urban Musk Covert Musk
100%
Musky
100%
58%
Floral
98%
72%
Amber
57%
Powdery
72%
61%
Sweet
49%
61%
Honey
52%
Fruity
Musky shared
100%
100%
Floral shared
58%
98%
72%
Powdery shared
57%
72%
Sweet shared
61%
49%
61%
52%

Performance

Urban Musk Covert Musk
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Urban Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Built for the cooler edges of the year - autumn and spring pair best.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

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.

Covert Musk

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual

Given its intimate sillage and clean, inoffensive profile, this scent is ideal for office wear and casual settings where you don't want to overpower. Its subtle nature means it might get lost in formal or energetic sports environments, and it lacks the bolder presence many seek for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean musky, sweet, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Urban Musk EDP
Covert Musk EDP
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