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The Musc by Essential Parfums is a woody floral musk that blends warm, powdery musk with the resinous sweetness of beeswax. Lavender adds a fresh aromatic touch, while sandalwood and ginger provide a smooth, spicy-woody base. This combination creates a balanced, refined scent with subtle depth. For those drawn to this style, focusing on fragrances with beeswax, musk, and sandalwood will offer a similar textured warmth and complexity.
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- Key notes:
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- Aromagroups:
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Zelen by Boka £215.00
- Key notes:
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- Aromagroups:
- aromatic
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- Key notes:
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- blood orange
- cardamom
- fig
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- musk
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- Aromagroups:
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Alamut by Lorenzo Villoresi £140.00
- Key notes:
- amber
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- orange blossom
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- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
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Heaven on earth: Alamut.
If we were to believe Marco Polo’s story - Alamut was the fortress and headquarters of the order of assassins. In Alamut among other things, according to Marco, the new recruits could experience the demo version of heaven. An assassin to be would be inebriates by some potion (even though Marco never mention which drug it was, highly likely it was hashish). Then the recruit would be taken to a pleasure garden with drinks, food and beautiful maiden. Afterwards the head of the order would explain that absolute loyalty and fearless determination would guarantee an afterlife of this kind.
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Divine Dancer by Exaltatum £130.00
- Key notes:
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- Aromagroups:
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I was inspired while visiting Kew Gardens in London in May. Every May there are hundreds of blooming magnolia trees in different sorts, sizes, scents and colours. Usually it is a very rainy season and my inspiration was to create a scent of the water and rain on magnolia trees.
The symbol of this modern perfume is an American modern dance pioneer Ruth St. Denis. She is not only a very talented performer, but also very feminine.
Divine Dancer is an ethereal, watercoloured, light, fresh, feminine floral perfume. It is modern and vivacious fruity floral scent .
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Her vibrant and spirited art of dance, influenced by the East and South Asia, her divine body move and incredible costumes made Ruth St. Denis a worldwide well known star. Her body projects as Temple of femininity.
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- Key notes:
- deer musk
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- Aromagroups:
- leather
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- Key notes:
- musk
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- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- floral
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- Key notes:
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- Aromagroups:
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Sunsuality by Pierre Guillaume White Collection £140.00
- Key notes:
- kumquat
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- Aromagroups:
- citrusy
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Silky citrus.
A particularly silky fragrance, where Pierre Guillaume transforms citrus acidity into a scented caress.
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The Sniff on Sunsuality:
"[it] opens with a delicate white floral note, bolstered with a smooth citrus undertone. It doesn’t really matter if it is lemon blossom, or lemon and blossoms, either way the scent opens light, breezy, and expansive. It’s a transparent scent that conjures up images of white muslin curtains billowing in a Mediterranean breeze, all gauzy and floaty. The floral nuances are sweet, delicate, almost naive, whilst the lemon is sharper, sourer but never very aggressive."
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- Key notes:
- jasmine
- musk
- powdery notes
- sandalwood
- Aromagroups:
- woody
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About The Musc by Essential Parfums
- What notes define The Musc by Essential Parfums?
- The Musc features musk, beeswax, lavender, sandalwood, and ginger. These combine to create a woody floral musk with warm, powdery, and spicy aspects.
- How does The Musc differ from the fragrances listed here?
- While all the listed fragrances share key notes like musk, beeswax, or sandalwood, The Musc uniquely balances lavender and ginger with beeswax and musk for a refined woody floral musk. Others may emphasise smokiness, florals, or animalic elements more prominently.
- Are these fragrances suitable for someone who likes fresh woody musks?
- Yes, several fragrances here such as Beso Pasión, Alamut, and Ophrys offer fresh woody musk interpretations. Others may lean towards smoky, sweet, or beastly variations, so preference for freshness varies.









