Nishane 2015 Extrait

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Musiqa Oud

by Jorge Lee

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Nishane Musiqa Oud is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2015, created by Jorge Lee. Musiqa Oud opens with Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amyris, and Grapefruit, settles into a heart of Amber, Oud, and Saffron, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Oakmoss. Nishane's Musiqa Oud carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet captivating, Musiqa Oud is a beast-mode, authentic oud experience for the initiated. If you can stomach the initial barnyard funk, you'll be rewarded with a rich, complex scent that's truly special.
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Musiqa Oud 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

With its eternal longevity and enormous sillage, Musiqa Oud is far too potent for an office setting. However, its sophisticated and bold character, especially after the initial challenging opening, makes it an excellent choice for a date or a formal evening event. It's generally considered too heavy for casual daytime wear.

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

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

Musiqa Oud opens with a challenging, animalic burst of cypriol and a hint of zesty grapefruit, quickly giving way to a deep, medicinal oud. The heart introduces a luxurious saffron and warm amber, weaving through the resinous oud. As it settles, a foundation of creamy sandalwood, smoky guaiac wood, and earthy oakmoss emerges, softening the intensity into a rich, woody embrace.

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