Darkbeat June 22, 2018

To start, I must confess I’m not a fan of musks, especially animalic ones, which usually turn me off; but I’m not sure if it’s my nose or that I’m maturing, because this perfume is pure, unadulterated musk and I absolutely love it. From the very first spritz, it smells of musk and rose, the undisputed kings. It’s a sweet, clean, creamy, soft, velvety musk with exquisite resinous and vanilla nuances. Plus, in the opening, I detect a slightly woodier and sweeter tone with a smoky touch that I adore. Then that smoke fades and the woods become creamier, like sandalwood with hints of oud and a touch of rose, all creamy and sweet, with that initial velvety musk and a tiny spicy undertone at the base that is simply hypnotic. As it dries down, the musk intensifies but retains that woody, vanilla, warm, resinous, creamy, sweet, and velvety character that has completely captivated me. It’s a musk perfume with oriental tinges, genuinely lovely. I know I keep repeating adjectives, but that’s how it feels to me. The scent is totally unisex with excellent longevity; it lasts over ten hours, with a very noticeable sillage at first that drops to moderate and then to skin scent progressively. I’ve worn it almost my entire life, which is quite uncommon. It’s suited for cool and temperate climates, for daytime use, although it doesn’t inspire me for night, yet it works perfectly for that, in fact, I will wear it, perhaps because of its clean, musky aroma that reminds me of crisp winter mornings. As it’s subjective, wear it to your own taste. If you enjoy velvety musks with sweet and woody touches, I recommend it with my eyes closed; it’s a real bargain. For those who dislike musk, please abstain, as you might find it overwhelming, though trying it won’t hurt and perhaps it will conquer you just as it did me.

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Darkbeat June 22, 2018

To start, I must confess I’m not a fan of musks, especially animalic ones, which usually turn me off; but I’m not sure if it’s my nose or that I’m maturing, because this perfume is pure, unadulterated musk and I absolutely love it. From the very first spritz, it smells of musk and rose, the undisputed kings. It’s a sweet, clean, creamy, soft, velvety musk with exquisite resinous and vanilla nuances. Plus, in the opening, I detect a slightly woodier and sweeter tone with a smoky touch that I adore. Then that smoke fades and the woods become creamier, like sandalwood with hints of oud and a touch of rose, all creamy and sweet, with that initial velvety musk and a tiny spicy undertone at the base that is simply hypnotic. As it dries down, the musk intensifies but retains that woody, vanilla, warm, resinous, creamy, sweet, and velvety character that has completely captivated me. It’s a musk perfume with oriental tinges, genuinely lovely. I know I keep repeating adjectives, but that’s how it feels to me. The scent is totally unisex with excellent longevity; it lasts over ten hours, with a very noticeable sillage at first that drops to moderate and then to skin scent progressively. I’ve worn it almost my entire life, which is quite uncommon. It’s suited for cool and temperate climates, for daytime use, although it doesn’t inspire me for night, yet it works perfectly for that, in fact, I will wear it, perhaps because of its clean, musky aroma that reminds me of crisp winter mornings. As it’s subjective, wear it to your own taste. If you enjoy velvety musks with sweet and woody touches, I recommend it with my eyes closed; it’s a real bargain. For those who dislike musk, please abstain, as you might find it overwhelming, though trying it won’t hurt and perhaps it will conquer you just as it did me.

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