New Notes 2022 Extrait

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Musk Complexity

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New Notes Musk Complexity is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022. Musk Complexity opens with Red Fruits, Bergamot, Lemon, and Petitgrain, settles into a heart of Dark Chocolate, Jasmine, Cardamom, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Brown Sugar, Musk, Animalic, and Sandalwood. New Notes's Musk Complexity carries an Acquired verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive and complex, Musk Complexity is a challenging scent that walks the line between comforting tea and something more animalic and edgy. It's not for everyone, but those who appreciate its unique character will find it utterly captivating and even sensual.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
  • Sensual
  • Modern
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Musk Complexity Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

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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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

With its moderate sillage and warm, cozy character, this scent is perfect for dates and casual wear where you want to make an impression without being overpowering. Its unique, somewhat challenging profile and spicy notes make it less suitable for formal events or the office, and certainly not for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

Ethics and formulation

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  • Cruelty-free Brand-stated New Notes says so · no third-party certification found · Read the claim

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About

Musk Complexity throws you straight into a vibrant blend of lemon, ginger, and cinnamon, sparking with a boozy rum note before quickly settling into a spiced chai tea warmth. A subtle undercurrent of a clean, powdery musk emerges, underpinned by brown sugar, woody notes of guaiac and sandalwood, and a faint echo of civet. The initial sharpness of citrus and spice mellows into a captivating, warm embrace.

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