Mix:Bar 2021 EDP

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Cloud Musk

by Claude Dir

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Mix:Bar Cloud Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Claude Dir. Cloud Musk opens with Cypress and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Cotton Flower, Jasmine, Iris, and Peony, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Tonka Bean. Mix:Bar's Cloud Musk carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This affordable gem is a divisive scent experience: some find it a fluffy, clean, woody musk; others get straight-up pencil shavings. Performance is the biggest grumble, with many wishing its soft, comforting embrace would last longer than an hour or two.
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  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Warm
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Cloud Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom55%
Cypress45%
Heartas listed
Cotton Flower36%
Iris27%
Peony19%
Jasmine18%
Baseas listed
Woody Notes56%
Tonka Bean44%

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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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, subtle profile make it perfect for office wear or casual daily use without offending anyone. The lack of projection and longevity, however, diminishes its impact for dates or formal events, where a more detectable scent is often desired.

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

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

Ethics and formulation

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About

Cloud Musk opens with a brisk, aromatic blend of cypress and cardamom, delivering a unique woody-spicy kick. This quickly mellows into a powdery heart of iris and cotton flower, intertwined with delicate jasmine and peony. The base settles into a warm, creamy embrace of tonka bean and woody notes, giving it that soft, 'clean skin' feel.

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