Alyssa Ashley 2000 EDP

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White Musk

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Alyssa Ashley White Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000. White Musk opens with Bergamot and Tarragon, settles into a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, and Lilac, and dries down to a base of Musk and Patchouli. Alyssa Ashley's White Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This White Musk flanker is a divisive one. Fans adore its clean, sweet, and nostalgic charm, often hailing it as a 'your skin but better' scent, especially given its budget-friendly price. However, detractors find it weak, synthetic, and occasionally 'dated' or even off-putting.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Feminine
  • Cozy
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White Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, inoffensive nature make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, especially for those sensitive to strong scents. It's less suited for formal occasions due to its soft projection and more 'skin scent' vibe.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

White Musk opens with a subtly sweet and fresh hint of tarragon and bergamot, leading into a predominantly floral heart. Lilac and jasmine bloom, softened by ylang-ylang and rose, creating a delicate, powdery bouquet. The drydown settles into an enveloping, clean musk, with only a whisper of patchouli, leaving a tender, skin-like finish.

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