Pierre Guillaume Paris 2005 EDP

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Musc Maori 04

by Pierre Guillaume

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Pierre Guillaume Paris Musc Maori 04 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Pierre Guillaume. Musc Maori 04 opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Coffee Blossom, Cacao Pod, Woody Notes, and Floral Notes, and dries down to a base of Musk and Amber. Pierre Guillaume Paris's Musc Maori 04 carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This one's a proper wild card. Some reckon it's a gourmet chocolate dream, while others are baffled by sour notes and poor performance. Definitely a 'try before you buy' situation, but on the right skin, it hits different.
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  • Cozy
  • Warm
  • Gourmand
  • Elegant
  • Classic
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Musc Maori 04 Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Cacao Pod17%
Coffee Blossom17%
Floral Notes17%
Tonka Bean17%
Vanilla17%
Woody Notes17%
Baseas listed
Amber50%
Musk50%

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:
Date Casual

Its gourmand nature and moderate sillage make it a good fit for dates or casual wear, where its sweetness can charm rather than overwhelm. It's too unique and potentially polarising for formal events or the office, and certainly not suitable 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
  • 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

Musc Maori opens with a rich, almost edible cacao note, like a fine milk chocolate bar with a hint of something deeper. Floral whispers and an underpinning of warm, musky vanilla soon emerge, softened by tonka bean, creating a creamy, slightly powdery texture. The coffee blossom adds a touch of green freshness, preventing it from becoming cloyingly sweet, while amber rounds out the base with subtle warmth.

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