Moscow Mule

A musky citrus perfume that, surprisingly, I really liked. And I say surprisingly because citrus and marine perfumes are usually the ones I like the least, and not because the aroma itself displeases me but because they are not very original to me and tend to have a rather bad performance on my skin. However, I really liked Moscow mule. On the one hand, the aroma, even though it is the type of aroma of its style (that if bergamot, that if white flowers, that if ginger, that if musk ...) It has something that makes it quite different for me from other similar perfumes. It is not that it is an example of originality or a conceptual perfume work of art or an olfactory experience; but it has something that catches my attention and that on my skin develops differently from other similar ones. It also has a good performance that is good for this time of aromas since I can feel it for many hours without problems and that on my skin is not usually normal, the lemon and I do not get along very well. What I notice the most are the citrus notes and the ginger that gives it a spicy touch. In the middle the hediona, giving its soft floral touch and when drying, above all, a very discreet but persistent musk (nothing to do with the musk used in Musc invisible tank, although it may be the same, the way it is mixed here means that it does not have the dirty development that the other had on my skin). There are also very soft woods in the background and a powdery touch that is probably given by the ambrette musk. In short, it is a pleasant, fresh and easy-to-use perfume, ideal to be worn daily in spring and summer or even as a fragrance for during and after the gym. Scent: 9 Longevity: 8 Sillage: 6 Versatility: 8 Originality: 7.5 Overall: 8.5

I’ve no complainants about this fragrance, I quite enjoyed it. Then again I’m really not all that hard to please and to over more balance and critique I’d say this stuff is unlikely to blow anyone away either. I’ve become very accustomed to JHaG and their subversive, minimalism especially with recent releases and Moscow mule is no different. The opening is slight, a hint of sharpness from lime and ginger and even a hint of booze but there’s the overwhelming sense that this is another modern art piece a white on white Rothko type of effort. The base of this is a powdery, warm, woody, synthetic amber somewhere between iso E super, cashermean and ambroxan. It reminds me a touch of a more masculine, ‘Anyway’ a JHaG release I liked very much indeed and own a bottle. The spicy ginger lasts throughout and the drydown is warm and cozy and actually reminds me of bits and pieces of other stuff like this (not quite sure what off the top of my head.) I like it though, quality is good, performance is good, it’s a mellow low lying fragrance in the main part but that’s fine by me. I would definitely wear this again, I think I fell for it today but I’m not going to run out to buy it.

I recently received a JHAG sampler and this is the first of the lineup that I'm trying on skin, last night I did a paper spray test of them all and this was my favorite! Before this sampler I was already somewhat familiar with 'Not a Perfume,' and to me, Moscow Mule smells like that but with a citrusy/woodsy overhang. The at first the apple definitely stands out the most to me over the lime and ginger. After a while the ginger and lime start to come through. For some reason the full notes aren't listed here and this one has notes of both Iso E super (as a heart note) and Ambroxan (as a base note) which is why to me it's giving 'skin scent.' There's something else synthetic there that made me a bit sneezey as well. I think the reason some people are saying this has poor lasting power is because they aren't used to how some of these synthetic aromachemicals unfold. I was initially displeased upon spraying this on myself because I also thought I couldn't smell anything. However an hour or two after this had been sitting on my skin it started to speak and created a really nice, velvety scent bubble. Overall I really enjoyed this!

As a lover of the drink, I was intrigued by the blend of ginger, lime, and vodka notes, which are the key ingredients of the cocktail. Opens with a beautiful and soft ginger note, accompanied by lime and bergamot, creating a beautiful, juicy, and crisp scent that uplifts the mood and sets the tone for the day ahead. It feels happy and fun, perfect for starting the day. Transitions into a more woody scent, while still retaining the fruity and citrusy elements from the top notes. The woody notes are soft and cozy, with hints of Iso E Super and Amber Xtreme, a musky and warm note. The base is completed with a blend of musk, which adds a fruity and warm touch. Beautiful and unique scent that captures the essence of the Moscow Mule cocktail in a bottle. The scent is happy, fun, and uplifting, perfect for starting the day, and it has a beautiful transition into a soft and cozy woody scent that keeps me feeling warm and confident throughout the day.

I just received this in a swap and am very happy with it! I am not a fan of extremely citrusy scents but I really like this. It starts out with lemon/lime notes and quickly fades into a deep citrus woody scent. The sillage is very low and it's a bit of a skin scent. I feel like this would do great in very hot weather. As for the light blue comparison, this far less lemony. Light blue definitely lasts longer and is stronger. I much prefer this but if you are looking for a lemon scent that projects more, I would choose light blue. However, I believe that they are different enough to own both. Edit: longevity sucks which is such a shame. I really really like this but I pretty much use it as a body spray and it lasts for maybe an hour. Edit #2: I also have a montale soleil de Capri sample and it is very different. the montale is very very lemony and kinda sweet in my opinion. This is more fresh musky citrus.