Serge Lutens 1998 EDP
Muscs Koublai Khan
Serge Lutens Muscs Koublai Khan is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1998, created by Christopher Sheldrake. Muscs Koublai Khan opens with Cumin, Civet, and Costus, settles into a heart of Rose, Castoreum, and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, Ambrette, and Ambergris. Serge Lutens's Muscs Koublai Khan carries an Acquired verdict, a musky-led wear.
Muscs Koublai Khan is a divisive scent, celebrated as a masterpiece by some and reviled as a foul beast by others. It's an infamous animalic that demands confidence and a thick skin. Definitely not a blind buy, unless you're a true fragrance adventurer.
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- Sensual
- Edgy
- Mysterious
- Luxurious
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Best Seasons
A cold-weather scent. The animalic civet opening and warm, powdery labdanum-musk drydown read thick on cool skin; wearers consistently describe it as intimate winter and autumn wear, with the rose-castoreum heart reading especially well in colder months.
Best Occasions
Its primal animalic character and close, intimate sillage make it a poor office or sport choice but a striking pick for date nights and cool-weather evenings. The civet and cumin opening is too provocative for casual daytime wear; the rose-musk body reads sensual and personal rather than crowd-pleasing.
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