Musc Impérial

15 reseñas

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• drakecito

  January 4, 2016

  

  I thought it was a good launch from Atelier, who had been a bit dull with a few previous releases. It opens with citrus like bergamot and quickly blends into a fruity tone: blackcurrant and, above all, sweet fig, which I believe is the key note and lasts the whole time. As it dries down, a very soft, subtle leather appears, sometimes hard to detect. All set against a woody and musky base. Especially at first, and later when the leather emerges, it reminded me of Creed’s Aventus, but Atelier’s version is rounder, with less sharp edges, less loud, more sober and calm. Sweeter too. It lacks the smoky touch of Aventus, which I personally don’t like, and generally I think it’s better achieved than Creed’s (yes, you read that right) and at a more ‘appropriate’ price, despite being expensive. This Musc Imperial is meant to be applied with joy, many sprays, in the brand’s style, like an ‘Eau de Cologne’ but with about 15% concentration (roughly an Eau de Parfum). Longevity is good, noticeable on the skin for over eight hours, though the trail, after the first two or three excellent hours, stays short and close to the skin. Perhaps a bit pricey (£195), well, it’s really expensive, maybe too much for what it is, although it comes in 200ml, with 30ml of another fragrance of your choice as a gift in a travel atomiser, and a customisable leather case. I see it as very versatile, perhaps better for hot climates, summer, and all types of use, office and even parties. That said, it can get tiring, especially due to its sweetness and being a bit simple. Quite versatile and totally unisex. Like almost everything from this brand, I see it as appropriate and distinctive, but designed for regular wear, daily use, office… Not bad.

• Miquel E

  January 12, 2016

  

  SPECTACULAR! Honestly, it seems to ooze quality from the first spray. Distinguished without being ostentatious, a lovely woody musk with a great vibe and restraint, making it super versatile and not just for special occasions. The musk adds class, the leather a fine touch, but the fig takes the edge off, which is why it’s so versatile. It has the manners to be unobtrusive yet noticeable. A delight. To me, it feels more fruity than floral, not the ‘super plum’ type like Atelier’s Gold Leather. Again, thanks to my mentor Drakecito for this find.

• oscarsh86

  January 18, 2016

  

  Starts green and citrusy, but instantly explodes into fruit. Fig is overwhelming, though it sometimes turns creamy, almost like coconut. To me, it feels like an Aventus that’s less acidic (no pineapple) and without that smoky Creed touch. Not the same, but it reminds you of it at times. The projection caught me by surprise; for an Atelier summer scent, it lasted four hours smelling too strong before dropping significantly. Acceptable longevity. Very unisex and perfect for heat.

• yux

  April 5, 2016

  

  It smells a bit like a piña colada.

• pedjalazaro

  August 19, 2016

  

  I like it. The opening shocked me. Very sweet, I suppose due to the blackcurrants. Then I notice fig and lavender. Lots of fig. I like it a lot sometimes and less other times. There’s something I don’t love. Perhaps too sweet for my taste. I don’t detect the leather. Versatile. For spring, summer and autumn. For day and night. Moderate longevity. Moderate trail.

• pedjalazaro

  August 24, 2016

  

  I like it. The opening shocked me, very sweet I suppose due to the blackcurrants. Then I notice fig and lavender. Lots of fig. I like it sometimes and sometimes less. There is something I don’t love, perhaps too sweet for me. I don’t detect the leather. It is versatile: spring, summer, autumn, day and night. Moderate longevity and trail.

• rafasant

  April 29, 2018

  

  To be honest… the opening reminded me immediately of Armaf Club de Nuit Intense, yes, you read that right. It didn’t bring me Aventus memories at first. I noticed a sharp citrus opening, not present in Aventus but in Armaf, which soon softens with the sweetness of the fig. That is the phase I like most and it lasts quite a while. Afterwards it loses sweetness and here it does recall Aventus, but without its smoky note, until it dies on the skin. I liked it very much, I didn’t expect it and it surprised me. Moderate longevity and short projection, but enough for this type of perfume. Recommended.

• rafasant

  May 7, 2018

  

  I’ll tell you the truth… the opening immediately reminded me of Armaf’s Club de Nuit Intense, yes, you read that right. It didn’t bring Aventus memories in this first phase. I noted a quite sharp citrus opening, not present in Aventus but yes in Armaf, which softens quickly with a sweetness from the fruity notes, probably from the fig. This is the phase I like most and which luckily lasts quite a bit. Subsequently it takes on less sweet nuances and here it does bring some Aventus memories, but without its smoky note, until it dies on the skin. I liked it very much, didn’t expect it like this and was quite surprised. Relatively good longevity and short projection, but enough in my opinion for this type of perfume. Recommended.

• Jimmy Gen

  July 19, 2019

  

  Musc Impérial is clean, fresh, and fruity: pineapple and fig, fig and pineapple. It smells like a sunny day in the Caribbean. It opens like Aventus and then evolves into creamy fig, leather, wood, and a touch of lavender that gives it its signature. Ideal for spring and summer, elegant to wear with linen clothes and a Panama hat.

• marisol santilla

  January 14, 2020

  

  I’ve read all the reviews and I think they are right; in the end, scent is personal. This one is rich… I just bought it and here the woods and citrus-herbal notes stand out. I am very happy. Let’s see in summer, but now in winter with 8-12 degrees, I have no complaints. An absolute 10.

• uhm

  October 2, 2020

  

  Aventus with fig and a somewhat murky, musky base.

• Homeostasis

  July 9, 2021

  

  Comparing it to Vibrant Leather: it is more long-lasting, less alcoholic, and slightly sweeter. Remove the pineapple, add smoked fig, and you have Musc Imperial. It lasts 4-5 hours and after the first hour it fades to skin scent. It is an exquisite scent; if you like Vibrant Leather and want quality, this is the one for you.

• Radioheadcero

  September 19, 2021

  

  The ‘clone’ of Aventus that everyone should own.

• Jonybra

  January 18, 2023

  

  I will try it more calmly. It smells very similar to Zara VL to me… I detect lots of musk but absolutely no fig. If that’s the case, what’s the point? VL works perfectly for me. If it ultimately has the Aventus DNA, it’s the same thing. For now, it’s not for me.

• ngarcia

  June 22, 2024

  

  Fresh and potent, without that cheap alcohol smell. Full of blackcurrant with a disruptive rosehip note that saves it. It stands out from Aventus thanks to its juicy green fig and a dirtier, less smooth musk; it loses the chypre air but gains a Club de Nuit-style shine. I loved it: juicy fruity but not cloying, with that rosehip balancing it perfectly. It lacks a bit of refinement and is slightly sharp. Its main flaw is performance; it lasts like an Eau de Cologne and you have to over-spray, even though it fades quickly. Scent: 7.4 Projection: 3.8 Longevity: 4.1 Originality: 3.8 Price: €160 (100ml) Recommended: Low