Ramon Monegal 2011 EDP

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Cotton Musk

by Ramón Monegal

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Ramon Monegal Cotton Musk is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2011, created by Ramón Monegal. Cotton Musk opens with Gardenia, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Rose, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vanilla. Ramon Monegal's Cotton Musk carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one is a divisive creature - some find it a gorgeous, comforting musk, while others get an aggressive, screechy mess. It's either a soft, clean dream or a headache waiting to happen, with reports of animalic notes and synthetic horrors.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Subtle
  • Relaxed
  • Elegant
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Cotton Musk Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Gardenia100%
Heartas listed
Incense33%
Rose33%
Vetiver33%
Baseas listed
Musk50%
Vanilla50%

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:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate sillage and clean, soft character make it suitable for office and casual wear, as noted by reviewers who find it workplace-appropriate and an easy daily scent. The potential for a 'screechy' or 'bizarre' facet makes it less ideal for intimate dates or formal events where subtlety is key.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), AQUA (WATER), ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, LIMONENE, GERANIOL, HEXYL CINNAMAL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, LINALOOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Cotton Musk opens with a bright, clean burst of white florals, predominantly gardenia, intertwined with a noticeable, often sharp, musk. As it settles, a powdery sweetness from vanilla emerges, softened by whispers of rose and the earthy depth of vetiver. Incense adds a subtle, almost unidentifiable, warmth in the dry down, where the musk becomes creamier and can sometimes evoke a clean skin scent.

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Where to buy

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