Gem Eau de Toilette vs Musk Clean Eau de Parfum

Gem

Edt	Concentration	Edp
U	Gender	U
1987	Year	2023
££	Price Tier	£

Musk Clean

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Gem

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Musk Clean

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Gem

This 80s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a punchy, complex chypre that divides opinions but commands attention. An acquired taste for some, a treasured gem for others, its intensity makes it unforgettable.

Acquired

Our Verdict - Musk Clean

Don't let the name fool you - 'Clean' is a misnomer here. This one's a sharp, green floral with a metallic edge that some will find refreshing, but prepare for it to divide the room. It’s definitely not the soft musk you might expect.

Statement

Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	0%
Floral	26%	26%
Fruity	10%	8%
Green	7%	4%
Sweet	23%	28%
Warm	16%	14%
Woody	15%	14%
Earthy	16%	11%
Animalic	9%	13%
Fresh	6%	9%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Gem EdT

Musk Clean EdP

Notes

Shared Notes

Peach 16% vs 20%

Only in Gem

Plum 18% Rosewood 16% Cardamom 14% Coriander 13% Cypress 12% Myrtle 11%

Only in Musk Clean

Lavender 36% Amber 26% Vanilla 18%

Only in Gem

Ylang-Ylang 15% Carnation 15% Jasmine 14% Tuberose 13% Clove 13% Rose 11% Iris 10% Orris 10%

Only in Musk Clean

Musk 42% Patchouli 32% Sandalwood 26%

Only in Gem

Civet 21% Oakmoss 19% Amber 17% Patchouli 16% Vanilla 15% Vetiver 11%

Only in Musk Clean

Floral 37% Ylang-Ylang 33% Cinnamon 30%

Accords

Gem Musk Clean

100%

Woody

89%

Lavender

100%

98%

Warm Spicy

77%

Musky

92%

69%

Powdery

88%

87%

Aromatic

65%

Floral

79%

76%

Fruity

76%

Sweet

65%

69%

White Floral

69%

Earthy

Amber

69%

Patchouli

69%

64%

Animalic

Yellow Floral

61%

Woody shared

100%

89%

Lavender

100%

Warm Spicy shared

98%

77%

Musky

92%

Powdery shared

69%

88%

Aromatic

87%

Floral shared

65%

79%

Fruity

76%

Sweet shared

76%

65%

White Floral

69%

Earthy

69%

Amber

69%

Patchouli

69%

Animalic

64%

Yellow Floral

61%

Performance

Gem Musk Clean

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Strong

Projection

Moderate

Strong

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Gem

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its potent projection and enduring nature make it less suitable for office environments or casual wear where subtlety is preferred. However, its complex, sensual character makes it a showstopper for dates and formal events.

Musk Clean

Seasons

Also Works:

Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:

Sport

Also Works:

Casual

Its sharp, almost metallic character might be a bit much for intimate settings or formal wear. However, its fresh and clean-leaning nature, despite the unexpected notes, makes it suitable for casual day-to-day wear and potentially invigorating for active situations.