Raghba Muski

Lattafa Raghba Muski is a really pleasant fragrance that is straight-forward, yet complex, simple, and yet interesting. To me, this fragrance is equal parts sugar, vanilla and musk. Although unisex, the floral tones and sweetness make it better suited for the ladies...but you be the judge. Raghba Muski opens on my skin smelling very familiar; I caught whiffs of a toned-down Raghba along with white musk. While Raghba opens loud and in-your-face, Muski is much more considerate. Within a few minutes the familiar Raghba vibes begins to dissipate and, after 30-minutes, I am sensing sweet-vanilla and musk, as previously noted, with a floral accord swimming in the background. Moreover, there are a couple things in this fragrance that makes it both interesting and, perhaps, a little odd at the same time. For example, during the heart I'm detecting the sugar note has a slightly dark feel to it. Let's call it brown sugar or maybe a molasses type sweetness. During this phase the brown sugar is my least favorite aspect of the fragrances (about an hour). However, as this scent dries down the brown sugar fades into a Sugar In The Raw (i.e., Turbinado Cane Sugar) type vibe and the musk once again ramps up as does the vanilla. Moreover, the floral notes fade into the background (pretty much disappear) and a really nice creamy sandalwood vibe begins to push forward along with what I can only describe as a feeling as though the sandalwood has been gently kissed by an agarwood tree. Yep, no oud in this one...just a feeling that just a little resinous/woody feel to it in the background, and perhaps something that's not listed in the notes pyramid. I really enjoy the opening and drydown with the heart being just okay. I found Muski to be very interesting and I'll update my review after a few more wearings to determine if I really love it and if it suits my manly-man skin. As with all Raghba fragrances, Muski performs well and lasts a solid 12+ hours on my skin. However, the musk keeps this scent in-check as it projects moderately to above average on my skin.

OMG what a beauty! I am not a huge fan of sweet scents but I enjoy this fragrance a lot...It might seem simple, because it smells like pure sugar, musk and vanilla. But think about the finest sugar, the softest musk and the tenderest vanilla. Even though it is the sweetest mix ever, it won't overwelm you with candies, cakes or icecream... The only gourmand scent that I can relate it to is white chocolate. Nevertheless a very mature scent, a nice layer for other scents, very sensual and feminine. Not a masculine scent IMO. A fragrance that will be a perfect companion during autumn and winter...Oh I am so happy I got it! I also like the original Raghba, that is even sweeter...but more on the gourmand side, because the musk is not present, being replaced by dark chocolate... I safe blind buy if you like sweet musky scents and white chocolate. Longevity is huge!

This shares alot of the same character as Scentstory's 24 gold. In the opening at least. You get a very predominant vanilla note which is noticeable through out the scent during the dry down and with a very subtle musk note and an almost undetectable lily note which is just enough to take the edge off the vanilla. Although this is very close to 24 gold it is nowhere near as daring, so it would possibly suit someone who perhaps likes 24 gold but cant seem to find the right occasion to wear it. Thanks..

I love this. It is Raghba diluted with the dry woods of Raghba Wood Intense added with a huge dose of musk in the top. There is still the flavor of Raghba without the sweetness. The musk is always there. It was dirty at first but became very subtle, not like a civet or castoreum. It is well blended with the hint of vanilla, the hint of Raghba base, the hint of musk but wood rising over all and knitting it with sandalwood.

This is a pretty one. Very clean and musky, kind of like NR Essence. I don't get any lily of the valley and just a teeny bit of vanilla and sandalwood. Very long lasting with a dry down that is soft and comforting. Very good buy.