Matière Première 2019 EDP

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Parisian Musc

by Aurélien Guichard

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Matière Première Parisian Musc is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Aurélien Guichard. Parisian Musc opens with Cedar, and dries down to a base of Ambrettolide, Musk, and Ambroxan. Matière Première's Parisian Musc carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive but adored, Parisian Musc isn't your average fluffy musk. Some get green fig straight off the tree, others a clean, woody balm. Either way, it's a sophisticated skin-scent amplifier for those who want to smell chic, not sweet.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Luxurious
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Parisian Musc Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cedar100%
Baseas listed
Musk43%
Ambrettolide32%
Ambroxan25%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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 Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate sillage and soft, creamy musk profile make it suitable for office wear without being intrusive. The elegant and inviting character, often described as 'sexy' or 'chic', suits dates and casual outings perfectly. It's less suited for formal events due to its understated nature and not ideal for sport as it leans more toward sophisticated comfort than active freshness.

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

  • 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

Parisian Musc defies its name by often presenting a dominant, vibrant green fig note, despite it being unlisted. This unexpected character opens fresh and leafy, then softens into a creamy, almost lactonic warmth. Virginia cedar lends a refined, dry woodiness while the trio of musks (ambroxan, ambrettolide, and ambrette) anchors the scent with a clean, deep, yet never overpowering, skin-like embrace.

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