L'Artisan Parfumeur 1978 EDP

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Mure et Musc

by Jean-François Laporte

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L'Artisan Parfumeur Mure et Musc is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1978, created by Jean-François Laporte. Mure et Musc opens with Lemon, Orange, Mandarin, and Basil, settles into a heart of Red Fruits and Blackberry, and dries down to a base of Musk and Oakmoss. L'Artisan Parfumeur's Mure et Musc carries a Favourite verdict, a fruity-led wear.

This one sparks debate. Some find it a 'seventies drugstore musk' or too masculine, others adore its innovative clean yet sensual berry and musk profile. It's a trailblazer for its time, but don't expect a powerful performance.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Relaxed
  • Classic
  • Subtle
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Mure et Musc Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Basil30%
Lemon25%
Mandarin22%
Orange22%
Heartas listed
Blackberry59%
Red Fruits41%
Baseas listed
Musk61%
Oakmoss39%

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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate sillage and clean, fresh profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. While not a loud date scent, its subtle sensuality works for close encounters. The light, refreshing character makes it suitable for sport, but its elegance dials back its suitability for formal events.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • 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

Imagine a burst of crisp basil and zesty citrus, like a cool breeze through a summer orchard. This quickly mellows, revealing the star of the show: a natural, slightly tart blackberry note, not jammy or saccharine. It all rests on a soft, clean musk base, underpinned by a hint of earthy oakmoss, creating a fresh, almost soapy intimacy that lingers close to the skin.

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