Mustang 2016 EDP

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Performance

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Mustang Performance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2016. Performance opens with Lavender, Cardamom, and Mint, settles into a heart of Green Notes and Grass, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Mustang's Performance carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

This budget-friendly clone of JPG Le Male is a divisive beast. Some laud its 'astonishing performance' for the price, others find it a 'cheap, cloying, synthetic' mess. Expect a sweet, musky vanilla that's either a fantastic bargain or a regrettable blind buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Playful
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Youthful
  • Energetic
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Performance Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cardamom33%
Lavender33%
Mint33%
Heartas listed
Grass50%
Green Notes50%
Baseas listed
Musk33%
Sandalwood33%
Vanilla33%

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:
Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its strong projection and sweet, musky nature make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, it's a solid choice for casual outings or dates, where its 'beastly' performance and playful character can shine without overwhelming.

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

  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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 smooth, creamy vanilla swirling with a surprisingly prominent and often polarising musk. Powdery lavender and subtle green notes try to cut through the sweetness, offering fleeting glimpses of freshness amidst the warm, almost gourmand, embrace. The sandalwood grounds it, but it's the unapologetic vanilla and musk that truly define this scent, leaning into a dessert-like richness.

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