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 musk-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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Sensual
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The Musc Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Beeswax50%
Ginger50%
Heartas listed
Lavender50%
Sandalwood50%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

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
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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

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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