Essential Parfums 2018 EDP

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The Musc

by Calice Becker

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Essential Parfums The Musc is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Calice Becker. The Musc opens with Ginger and Beeswax, settles into a heart of Sandalwood and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Musk. Essential Parfums's The Musc carries a Favourite verdict, a musky-led wear.

This one's a divisive marvel. Some find it a calming, clean musk that transcends the ordinary; others get a potent hit of baby wipes and little else. You'll either adore its cosy charm or be left utterly baffled.
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
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The Musc Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Musky
100%
Powdery
79%
Lavender
67%
Beeswax
65%
Woody
62%
Animalic
58%

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Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate projection and clean, inoffensive profile make it ideal for the office or casual settings. While not overtly `sexy`, its intimate and `your skin but better` vibe lends itself to a close-encounter date night, but its lightness means it might get lost in a formal event. The fresh and clean accords are good for after a workout, but it's not a performance scent.

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A soft, clean musk opens, almost immediately warmed by the waxy, honeyed sweetness of beeswax. Lavender weaves through, offering a subtle herbal freshness that keeps the deep, creamy sandalwood from becoming too heavy. A touch of ginger adds a surprising, albeit fleeting, spicy zing, before settling into a comforting 'your skin but better' scent that lingers intimately.

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