Muschio di Luce

To put it simply Muschio di Luce is a masculine leaning (but still unisex) fragrance. It is an elegant and smooth musk paired with the sweetness of the sandalwood and woodiness of vetiver and cedar. Personally this fragrance shares relations to Musk Therapy Initio Parfums Prives however it is a tad sweeter and overall has more depth. Furthermore the warm spices in Muschio di Luce adds character and versatility to the fragrance. For me I’d say it’s an everyday fragrance but best suited for spring and fall (day). Similar the Musk Therapy the longevity and sillage is honestly moderate (5-6 hours with good projection, 7-8 as a skin scent). The price point unfortunately expensive but neither the less it is a beautiful fragrance. (9.2/10)

This is a strong entry into the white musk space. In fact, Gucci’s first real attempt at a straight-up musk, after their underwhelming Black Musk. If you enjoy classics type musks like Blanc Kogane, Kiehl’s Original Musk, or Jovan Musk, this will feel familiar and approachable. What stands out is the lack of intrusive florals (jasmine, lily of the valley, etc.), which lets the musk stay clean and uninterrupted at the center. That said, I’m not sure most people will justify the full Alchemist premium for the scent alone, or just want the bottle. Personally, I am a musk lover, so I admit some bias - but so far, I’m genuinely enjoying it. ----------------------------------------- Scent 80/100 -----------------------------------------

So sexy. Resinous amber with light wood and aromatic greens. Very unisex to me. Has a clean smoky quality that reminds me of lighting incense after washing your hair. Would bathe in this. If I had the funds, this would be in my top 5 rotation.

This is Another 13's more interesting and refined counterpart, sans the soap at least on my skin which to me is a huge plus.

The moment I received the sample, I was already taken with it. I still love it when I get home and smell it again. I genuinely love it right through to the final notes. It’s not just that the top notes are lovely, or that the base notes are the best. The progression of the scent itself is consistently pleasing. A luminous musk rises with a sparkle, then gradually melts softly into the air. Rather than being sweet and melting, it feels as though it settles quietly. There’s no dramatic flair. Yet it doesn’t falter. It doesn’t run wild. It doesn’t let you down. Rather than adorning the skin, it’s a scent that seems to gently clarify one’s contours. It doesn’t assert itself strongly, yet somehow it leaves a lasting impression. A quiet radiance that you only notice when you draw close. It’s actually quite rare to come across a fragrance that you simply ‘love’ from start to finish. Perhaps this isn’t so much a ‘fragrance I love’ as a ‘fragrance that suits me’.