Maksim Perfume 2024 Extrait

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Musk Couture

by Maxim Bortnikov

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Maksim Perfume Musk Couture is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2024, created by Maxim Bortnikov. Musk Couture opens with Green Notes, Herbal, Raspberry, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Guaiac Wood, Ylang-Ylang, and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Indian Oud, Musk, Cedar, and Oakmoss. Maksim Perfume's Musk Couture carries a Statement verdict, a fruity-led wear.

Musk Couture is a challenging, audacious blend that's not for everyone, but if you dare to delve into its depths, you'll find a captivating and truly unforgettable experience. It's divisive, intriguing, and utterly unique.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Edgy
  • Luxurious
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Musk Couture Extrait 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:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Despite its long-lasting nature, its intimate sillage makes it suitable for close encounters like dates and special evenings. The unique, bold character, driven by oud and musk, pushes it away from casual or office wear, reserving it for more intentional 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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • 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

Musk Couture opens with a vibrant, almost wild mix of fresh green and herbal notes, brightened by juicy raspberry and exotic litchi, with a surprising hint of calming chamomile. This initial burst transitions into a rich heart where creamy ylang-ylang intertwines with the smoky depth of guaiac wood and a subtle, refined tobacco. The dry down reveals a profound, earthy base of natural Indian oud and musks, smoothed by vanilla and benzoin, creating a warm, sensual, and lingering trail.

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