The Collection Magnetic Musk

I know I might upset some people, but here is what I think of Magnetic Musk. This is Dior Homme Intense (not Parfum old or new formulations - I don't get any strong leather or oud) mixed with Musk Ravageur, mixed with Under my Skin by Francesca Bianci, but almost better than all of them. It is heavier than DHI, less challenging than either Musk Ravegeur and Under my Skin, yet still substantial. If you like that combination of iris, honey, slightly animalic musk, on a bed of woods and tonka you will definitely like this one. This is for the evening on a crip spring day, but all day and evening in fall and winter. It is expensive at retail, but between this and some of the latest silly designer fragrances, there is no contest. Mark my words, for those who try it, the sadness of losing the OG DHP will be mellowed, and the feeling of "I wish this was easier to wear" for those who try Musk Ravageur, will also be forgotten. Wear this to your second/third date (not the first) and if you get a chance at a nightcap, have a tiny decant of Under my Skin to reup...get it? Gloves off at that point lol. This is a strong fragrance so don't go trigger happy with it, or should I say spray happy, well if you do in this case it is a trigger happy situation where you suffocate everyone and yourself in the process...trigger is more appropriate. If you don't like iris, or musk, or honey or all of them combined stay away...and please dress well for this one, it's not a hoody/errand/fast food joint type of thing. BTW I have four from the line, and they are all amazing. Courageous Rose, Elegant Vetiver, Vigorous Cologne, and Magnetic Musk. I can't pick a favorite, seasons and occasions will decide for me.

Except for the last three releases from "the collection" series, I have tried them all, and Magnetic Musk is by far the best. Of the three fragrances it is most often compared to, it reminds me most of Musc Ravageur, but with a greater emphasis on honey (yes, I can smell honey in Musc Ravageur) and iris, while also being much more powdery and clean. Unlike Homme Intense, it is not as suffocating and heavy, so it is much more versatile and can be worn on a daily basis in cold weather. The projection and longevity are above average - on average, the scent will be noticeable within an arm's length for 2 to 3 hours, and it will still be noticeable close to the skin for another 3 hours. It's a shame that the bottle is so simple and doesn't look premium at all. The atomizer is average and the packaging is quite boring. I bought the fragrance on sale for around 150 euros, which is a price that suits the product better. I probably wouldn't have bought it for the 215 euros it normally sells for.

If you love DHP, DHI, or Dior Homme Original (pre-2020), then you will really love this. It's absolutely fantastic. It's basically DHI with a honey note—not exactly honey, but like a honeycomb where you can tell it's honey, but not quite. It wears really thick, lasts a very long time, and the projection is moderate. I absolutely love this scent. It's not on the same level as DHP or DHI, but it could definitely be a honey flanker. Those are absolute masterpieces to me, so this is just one step below them. For the price, it's 100% worth it; if you love those other two and don't really want to be wearing them every day, it's a good change-up. As far as storytelling or transitions, it's pretty linear, but at the same time, it's complex with plenty of things going on in that linearity. 10 out of 10, bottle worthy.

An incredibly soft, appealing and versatile scent that will literally caress your senses with every breath. The first time I wore it, I was worried about its durability for the first hour. "A scent that combines powder and beeswax? It smells nice, but I don't think it's even gonna make it home with me." However, I was totally wrong, as the scent blooms over time and curls into vanilla and sandalwood, and it will last at least another four hours smelling like that until it starts to fade. Up to this point I've only bought clone fragrances and thought "why would I ever spend money on unnecessarily expensive perfume when I can get the same thing for a tenth of the price?", but it's going to be very hard to replicate this and I have absolutely no regrets that I succumbed. 9/10!

MM by BOSS Collection is one of those designer scents that feels niche in character - a smooth blend of powdery musk, creamy iris, and a subtle beeswax sweetness resting on warm woods. It gives a refined, cozy vibe that reminds me of a softer Dior Homme Intense and a hint of Musc Ravageur too, with impressive longevity and elegant projection. Not your typical crowd-pleasing cologne, this is for someone who appreciates musky, powdery sophistication and wants to smell different without being loud. Definitely sample-worthy if you enjoy warm, comforting, skin-like fragrances. For me it’s definitely backup worthy.