Musc Des Sables

I have been wearing this one a lot hoping that I can get something more out of it than what I have written in a note after the first three wearings. This is anyway quite simple composition and it doesn't change if I'm for example in the different mood or if the weather is different, even the warmth of my skin doesn't make a significant difference which is the most surprising for me. That certain "stability" makes this scent utterly easy choice to wear it. It doesn't have any clearly feminine nor masculine characteristics either so it's very versatile and crowd pleasing scent if thinking that it's so natural. I mean people who are not used to natural perfumes can feel them heavy or challenging. Despite of that all my opinion changed and into a different direction. Musk here is easy and gentle. I love it when it has that naughty, dirty side or even when it's very animalic but this is not. I wrote in the statement that it's sultry and passionate but the more I'm used to the scent the more innocent it is and the lust has disappeared. I think my statement is more accurate for someone who has never smelled natural or animalic Musk or doesn't like at all these kind of scents but still, this is easy. Maybe too easy for me. I would still rate the scent as a same 9 since the quality of it is so special. Everything in this scent is gentle and so harmonious. Cinnamon is not at all how you imagine it, it's barely noticeable like is Cardamom. Patchouli is not earthy, it only brings a woody touch to the scent. The sweetness is only from Benzoin, it's very subdued, a little bit Vanilla like but different from the sugary sweetness. The balsamic aroma pairs perfectly with Musk. I don't find any creaminess here but a light nutty aroma instead. Powdery texture which Orris creates is not totally dry. There is nothing pungent, awkward or irritating about this scent. Everything is blended seamlessly, beautifully and skilfully. This is the style of Les Indemodables and exactly that style makes them so popular among the houses where natural and high-quality materials are used. My note just to compare how my overall feeling has changed between 4th-10th wearings: "Powdery, resinous Musc with a sensuality and class. Not animalic and dirty yet sultry and passionate. The scent of an innocent lust (if that is possible)." Thank you for reading, I hope my review was helpful. I would appreciate a lot if you want to follow me on IG and/or YouTube (English subtitles): @ninamariahperfumes It gives me a lot of motivation to write more. 🤗

Musc de Sables is a suitable name for a fragrance like this. When I think about an image of sand, for some reason I think of a soft, almost transitory off-white milky tone that makes me desire a creamy and soft fragrance to match. This fragrance is a perfect interpretation. Even though it starts off citrusy with Green mandarin, once it dries down, it becomes a full on classic milky musk comfort. It does not go in the lactonic direction, but there is a subtle opaque quality about it and when it is blended with the natural sweetness of the patchouli it creates a fatty accord. It is frustrating for me to read a review and they say it’s too powdery and too soft. And then proceed to rate it low. Why? The dominant note is orris. What did you think was going to happen? I think that is unfair. I think you should judge it based on what it is. Is it a decent powder? I think it is. It's actually the best you can get. And it smells like it. Yes, it can be overwhelming, but what if you spray less on? Before you give a low grade that lasts for eternity, maybe think about how personal preferences might have affected your reaction and ability to establish a proper understanding. This fragrance may not be for everybody, but one thing that is for sure is that the quality is outstanding.

I adore this fragrance. Completely fits into my tastes at the moment and it's so funny to see it described as 'pretty' in the review below because that's exactly what Musc des sable is, the prime example of a pretty fragrance. It's milky and musky in a similar sense to ambrette seed but with a construction I perceived upon first wearing knowing nothing about the brand and choosing purely for the name, was orris/sandalwood/vanilla/benzoin. The orris has a buttery texture that has a very mild almond undertone but never oversweet. Starts out soft and skinscent like but then you realise that's just it's nature and 10 hours later it's almost exactly the same, softly projecting an intimate bubble around you. Antoine Lie does have a style that is like this, with recent stuff like Jusbox 'No Rules' and even the other end of the scale Secretion magnifiques. (well come on it is milky) This couldn't be more different than those two though, this has the chic nature of a Chanel. I love it. I want it!

A tender, baby-soft powder entwined with a gothic patchouli, wrapped in the warmth of benzoin and buttery orris. A whisper of salty ambergris lingers in the depths... Each time I smell it, a new kind of beauty reveals itself. This harmony feels like a stroke of genius; among more than 680 fragrances I’ve tried, this remains the most cocooning, the coziest, and the most sensual of them all. While I’m not fond of drawing comparisons, I find it necessary here; simply to describe what this fragrance evokes: It’s like the love child of Coromandel and Musc Ravageur but this baby’s a lucky devil, inheriting only the most distinguished strands of DNA and a generous amount of orris from its ancestors! A rich, creamy, powdery, dark patchouli, blended with a slightly sweet amber note and a bold clean type salty musk and dusty orris. I’m so happy I can’t contain myself! I’m thrilled to have discovered this! Tag(s): warm skin, cocoon, gothic talc, baby-soft

This is a gorgeous enveloping soft powdery musc. In the opening is all about the dusty orris being propped up by patchouli. In the way way dry down, this reminds me of vintage Coty Wild Musk only much more refined. Very velvety smooth, massive sillage for the first hour then pulls in close and lasts forever on my skin. I think this would be good all year round too given you go easy in warmer months. I think you'd love this if your into classic scents with a modern vibe, superb composition. Addendum: Almost everytime I've worn this since getting it I get a unsolicited compliment. It's beautiful in the heat and this scent leaves a massive trail. I love this so much I bought a backup bottle for safe keeping.

A creamy, subtle, harmonious blend. This is for a rich woman with impeccable minimalist taste. The kind of woman who buys Brunello Cucinelli clothes at full price. I imagine Tilda Swinton wearing this in "I am Love." It's a cloud of comforting orris and subtle ambergris with a slight citrus undertone to keep it from being too heavy. Lucky Scent lists the notes as Italian green mandarin, Indonesian patchouli Grand Cru, Ambergris tincture, Orris absolute Grand Cru, Benzoin, cardamom, cinnamon, musk. Not sure why Fragrantica has left out the spices. The description at Lucky Scent lists this as opulent and heady, which I disagree with. It's understated all the way. Not original but well done.

In a 2008 Cadillac Escalade decorated with a cherry-shaped and scented car freshener. It's boiling hot outside and the sun is barely nestling into the horizon, and my eyes are red from the chlorine. All I wanted to do is fall asleep to Keri Hillson's Energy being blasted by my aunt. All while my cousin is chewing on some Hot Tamales, cussing under her breath on her razor phone, and reapplying her frosty gloss. Such a gorgeous fume, honestly, and quite nostalgic. This feels like an ode to the often forgotten luxury of rest—and restful rest at that. Not no vacation but an actual "mind at ease". When you are at your most present and you've forgotten about being alive. You just are.

Wonderful and I’m blissing out. Absolutely head over heels, eyes rolling back in my head with this beautiful scent. A grand dame powdery musk perfume, with a blast of bright citrus and spices in the opening. The benzoin and patchouli give Musc Des Sables depth. I can’t pull out the ambergris but I don’t doubt that it’s here. After 45-60 minutes this stays close but wow, what an opening. Last thing I need to do is fall in love with $225 bottle of perfume, but that’s what happened after wearing this beauty one time. Everything I have tested so far from Les Indemodables is pure quality, and restores my faith in the art of perfumery. There goes my stimulus check.

Ambery, vanillic, a little bit sweet, pillowy, fluffy, and indeed a bit fatty. This won't be the most original thing you've ever smelled......actually, you've probably smelled something similar to this many times before (in balsamic 'oriental' fragrances). It's just that this smells so much BETTER than all the stuff you've smelled before! So seamless, so smoothe, such a gentle sillage..... Not just a perfume; wearing Musc des Sables is like wearing comfort and warmth. Like wearing a cloud of happiness. Like wearing the best hug you've ever gotten.... I want to live in it! 10/10!!

This is probably the most comforting scent I’ve tried so far. It’s fluffy, warm and cozy yet sexy and alluring. I feel like the situation determines if it’s perceived as fluffy, warm and cozy or quite sexy and alluring. Surprisingly versatile although it’s not that office friendly. It is definitely unisex! Through out the wear I get whiffs that reminds me of my late grandma even though she didn’t smell like this. Maybe that’s just a testament to the greatness of this fragrance and why I enjoy this so much. 10/10 if you like this category of fragrances.

Oh my gosh this is so good! So sexy for a powdery musk. I think it's the patchouli and ambergris in the dry down that really give it a super sensual feel. This lasts really well on me! It's so warm and comforting too! I had a sample and bought a bottle the next day after I woke up still smelling it! I agree with the previous post, there's something super addicting about it! Just came back to say that I'm loving this so very much! I have 200+ bottles but I haven't been this excited about a fragrance in a long time! This is wonderful!

Creamy musks, salty skin, soft vanilla. A warm orange note brightens the opening before settling into what many call a “beige” kind of scent, quietly understated yet elegant. There is a discreet iris running through it, powdery and slightly cosmetic, adding texture without overwhelming the whole. A faint ambergris glow keeps it airy and radiant. This fragrance feels a bit linear and steady but I believe that’s part of its charm: intimate, addictive, like a second skin I never get tired of.

This is really lovely. Powdery and soft, clearly made from very high quality ingredients, as I’ve come to expect from Les Indemodables. I almost find this a bit gourmand - the ambergris is salty fatty and chocolaty, the patchouli adds a cola flavour, the mandarin a sweet sour note, and the Iris a dusting of icing sugar, but not at all sweet. Longevity is good, projection is low. Full bottle worthy, if only it wasn’t so goddamn expensive, but you definitely get what you pay for.

Les Indemodables Musc des Sables (2019) - orris mirage - I swooned, laughed, and cried when I sniffed @antoinelieolfactiveexperience ‘s creation. High quality Orris Absolute mixed with Patchouli and a Mandarin at the top. Reminds you of #shalimar #coromandel #muscravageur all at the same time. But, what I enjoy with this perfume is how this balsamic oriental doesn’t fall flat with heaviness, but radiates! What makes it do that? Real Ambergris. Need I say more. Timeless.

Musc Ravageur sans Epices It’s a musky perfume almost giving you a slightly floral impression but that’s the iris/orris. Musc dr Sables is very reminiscent of MR just without the cinnamon and vanilla overdose. More animalic than current formulations of MR with slightly less projection. I love this. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to figure out where this would be suited for. Highly recommended for making an unforgettable impression.

I smell a beautiful combo of musks, iris, powdery and vanilla in this fragrance. On the drydown it was a bit sweet and beautifully balanced. People say it smells like Coromandel and I 100% agree, it was the first thing I thought of after it dried down. This is a masterpiece. If Coromandel has "white chocolate" facets then this fragrance has facets of "musk stick" lollies (aussies know).

Now that I have had a full wearing of this, if you like your vintage perfumes or orris dominant frags, you will love this! smooth, buttery, slightly powdery, it does smell a little like COROMANDEL, it has that smooth sweet patchouli vibe! this would wear so well in the winter! really enjoy this but do not overspray as I can imagine it may cloy a little! high quality juice! 8/10

Woah, I've never encountered something so familiar, yet so foreign. For me, the magic here lies in the dry-down. A deeper inhale lends itself to hidden spice which you don't quite get upon first powdery whiff. I feel like I might get a few side-eyed glances from hard huffing my wrist over and over. Very whimsical. This is like Tom Cruise/Mia Sara type love scene s**t in Legend.

WOW what a luxurious musky masterpiece, this one is a real gem and for many reasons. The high quality ingredients, the scent, the feeling and vibe, the complexity, Antoine Lie and the idea behind Les Indémodables. This brand is such an elegant and beautiful French perfumery, I enjoyed everything so far. I feel like this brand giving me all my needs in perfumery. BIG RESPECT

Absolute star of the collection. Mature masterfully put together blend of musk iris and vanilla. Never too much and never enough at the same time. What pops in mind are musc ravageur and coromandel drydowns together but elevated and sweeter. Really overlooked in my opinion. Worth everything they ask for it in their online store.