Russian Musk

First thoughts coming to my mind when I sprayed this on the skin were how beautiful natural materials have been used to make this perfume. It starts with a citrus, fir and pine notes that evolve to a much chypre-mossy, slightly sweet aromatic scent. Musk is there but not overwhelming or highly animalic. Oud is not noticeable as an individual note, it's more the body that provides to the whole composition. To me is melancholic, refined, very natural and a little bit old school fragrance, in the best way possible. The presentation is high-class artisan and simple, and the performance is just right. Petty that is now discontinued, but hopefully it's remaster in a future Part II, like Siberian Musk or Ottoman Empire. Originality: High Scent: 8/10 Performance: medium-high Would I by it: Yes (already in my collection)

It begins with strong blasts of fir, pine, and citrus. The musk is present throughout from beginning to end and maybe overclouds some of the other ingredients. I didn't detect any sandalwood or rose, there are slight hints of oud in the base which are probably undetectable to the wearer due to the heavy presence of musk. There is a lot going on and it will keep you intrigued every time you wear it. I think this is very versatile if applied correctly; I made the mistake of applying four sprays before getting into my car and almost choked. Just two sprays are enough to keep you going throughout the day. The price-tag is a heavy one but this is a work of art made only with the finest ingredients that justify it.

Really nice and wearable. Opens with a citrus blast of lemon, bergamot and tangerine combined with fir and pine. Imagine sucking on a citrus candy in a deep forest. After a while the orange blossom and tonka bean sweeten things up, while nutmeg cinnamon and clove add some spiciness. A furry, chocolaty musk weaves in and out the whole time and then settles in the dry down together with oakmoss and vetiver. In the 3 full wearings I had so far, I did not detect much or any of the 4 different ouds that were used (unfortunately, since I'm a sucker for real oud). Looking forward for future wearings and getting to know RM even better. One of my best blind buys to date.

Simply put, one of the best chypres I've ever had the pleasure to smell, and to wear. A heavenly waft of fir, pine, lemon, and natural musk. I do smell galbanum, oak moss, additional citrus, oud, and some slight vetiver as well. A heavenly blend that transports me to high mountain passes filled with fir and pine trees along with animalic muskiness floating on a slight breeze. Just went hiking today while wearing this and mmm...I couldn't love it any more than I do. The Original Russian Musk is the crown jewel of the ALD line for me.

The call of the wild in a bottle :) Packed with the vitality of the wilderness yet never overpowering this extrait de parfum showcases wonderfully natural, fullbodied, real deer musk masterfully blended with a variety of fresh, green and terpenic conifers, rooty and earthy woods and moss, uplifting citruses and subtle spices. This beautifully balanced and nuanced, long lasting chypre is a true work of perfumery art, very expensive but worth every penny.