Etro 2004 EDP

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Musk

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Etro Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2004. Musk opens with Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Lemon Verbena, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Rose, and dries down to a base of Musk. Etro's Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Etro Musk is a clean, understated woodsy musk that evokes fresh laundry and gentle forests. It's safe, versatile, and though some find it a bit too light or "masculine," many appreciate its natural, zen-like quality for everyday wear. A quiet charmer for those who prefer subtle elegance.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Fresh
  • Sophisticated
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
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
Also Works:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its clean, light, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for office or casual wear, often described as a 'skin scent' that won't overwhelm. While versatile enough for some formal settings, its intimate projection and lack of traditional 'date night' richness limit its use for romantic occasions.

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
  • 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

Opens with a refreshing burst of zesty bergamot and grapefruit, brightened by green lemon verbena. This crisp citrus quickly gives way to a heart of delicate rose and lily of the valley, underpinned by the grounding warmth of sandalwood, guaiac wood, and cedar. The base settles into a soft, clean musk, creating a serene, woody skin scent that feels both natural and exceptionally refined.

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