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).

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.

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

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.

This is so so good. I think about this fragrance all the time, nearly finished my 1ml sample and I keep not wearing it so I may savor it 😂. This and Grand Soir are going to be bought this fall! For now I’m reaching for fresher florals and citruses. Edit 10/10: bought this baby for my birthday *happy dance*

Such a truly beautiful fragrance. This reminds me of a muskier, stronger version of Frederick Malle L'Eau d'Hiver. Addictive and pillow soft but with some real backbone from the ambergris. I can't even tell there is patchouli in this, even smelling it up close. 9.2/10 Performance 7.3/10

Just to address Fashion_Munir’s comment - “I see many people mention Orris butter but this is not Orris. This is true Iris essence in this perfume, not orris.” Actually, this is Orris - they list on the website in the ingredients “ Orris absolute France 0,7%”. 👍🏻

this is a lovely fragrance, really enjoying it, it smells pretty buttery on my skin with a powdery background, rich and powdery! i will have a full day wearing of this but this is very good quality juice! impressed! 8/10

When I first smelt this I chuckled. It's the aha moment of "oh shit this is so well done". Then, a huge smile came along once the perfume settled on my skin. It's very pretty and will be in heavy rotation come fall.

There is something really addictive about this - I’m guessing the ambergris. I might need to buy a bottle.

Masterpiece with weak performance. If it was X3 times stronger then this would be my one and only.

This smells money, one of the best best musc perfumes in the World. Super long lasting and comfy

A perfect copy of Eau Claire Des Merveilles, by Hermés. Discontinued!

This is beautiful fragrance. I love it!

What an incredible muscy scent

Somehow I don’t know how to approach this one. I was so close, only an iota away, from putting Musc Des Sables of the Les Indemodables line on my to-buy list. But then I wore it a few times and slowly made my decision against it. This one is quite good, I like it, but it is just way too pretty. It is too nice. To me there is no heartbreak, no impurity, no erotic, no naughty, no maturity in Musc Des Sables. To me there is only innocence and privilege. I like the way the Les Indemodables talcum powder signature feels in Musc Des Sables it is like the cleaned sheets or closet of a young woman’s room or boudoir if you want to get fancy. A very fabric-like and smooth feeling powder with no harshness, very innocent and cute. In a way, due to its powdery profile, Musc Des Sables itself feels like the trademark or flagship fragrance in the entire line - Vanille Havane is not, it is a late creation. The orris in Musc Des Sables is not lipstick or makeup like, something I really appreciate about this perfume. The orris is a lipid - fatty and oily - like the varnish on this young woman’s dresser. Mixing with the fatty orris a little aromatic sensation like heavily candled or powdery air is provided by the musky ambergris but not quite salty or animalic, rather very earthy, sandy and sparkly, sweet, clean, and harmless. I would liken this scent to a crushed bar of Dove soap or an artisinal bathbomb. I almost feel uncomfortable approaching this girl because she seems happy and homey, untainted by the world, and bad influences, and me, and after seeing her room was the icing on the cake to just be friends for now. This musk feels incredibly modern which is a direction I highly respect but personally for my Musks to do what I want my Musks to do I go to Marlou or Zoologist. 8/10

Personal: 8.5/10 - This is a smooth, rich, well-blended musk fragrance that I really enjoy. Mass appeal: 7.5/10 - Purple floral/musk haters may still hate this, but this is perfect for others. Performance: 8/10 - Performs pretty well without being too shouty. Impressive. Value: 6/10 - Still niche pricing, but given how refined and pleasant it is, it feels justifiable. Uniqueness: 7/10 - It doesn't reinvent musk or purple florals, but it does them particularly well. SCORE: 74/100 Full bottle buy? YES, refined, smooth, sweet, and supremely wearable. Blind buy? NO, musk/purple florals are divisive. But if you like Gentleman EDP Boisee, this is safe. Recommend? YES, the niche equivalent of Gentleman EDP Boisee Date night? YES, intimate, cozy, warm. Not quite seductive, but it still works. Office safe? YES, very professional and high-class, but beware of overspraying. Pros: Sweet, cozy, well refined musk. Smooth purple florals. Comforting but elegant. Cons: Pricey, but worth it. Not groundbreaking. This fragrance is what happens when you just do musk right. This is the fragrance that I would point anyone who doesn't enjoy musk, or especially anyone who doesn't enjoy purple florals, towards. It's a great intro to the DNA without being overbearing or too strong. To me, this feels like the niche upgrade from Gentleman EDP Boisee. It gives the same spicy, creamy, elegant vibes, but this is simply *better*. Polished, niche, elegant. Musk and purple florals just done *right*. *Review #50 in my fragrance journey - this fragrance I own as a decant*

Musc Des Sables is a musky type of fragrance. Although at low amounts, Ambergris tincture and Iris are the two most expensive ingredients used in this fragrance. One thing I personally like about this fragrance, and what makes it very interesting is that there are no floral notes in the composition. And although it's powdery, it is not very cosmetic, lipsticky powdery. Right at the middle point of unisex. This fragrance does depend on skin chemistry so make sure to test it on your skin before buying. The main player here is ambergris and orris root and mandarine note is not very dominant, so don't expect a juicy mandarin feeling here. Some perfumers have expertise in one category more than others and Antoine Lie is very good at working with musky, animalic types of fragrance. On my skin, the dry down kind of reminds me of the Tom of Finland from ELD but not quite similar. It is very soft, delicate and well-balanced fragrance and to me It is a successful release as other fragrances of this brand. If you are a fan of musk fragrance, it is defenitely worth trying. 8/10

Musc de Sables isn’t really all that musky at all, but it’s a nice enough scent. Initially it greets you with a sort of light and airy candied orange peel, before heading in a different direction completely. After a few minutes it becomes more dry and earthy as the presence of orris becomes more apparent, it’s almost papery. This is over-shone by a bright and sunny freshness, perhaps from the ambergris, but never becomes overbearing. It’s a nice gentle scent, the projection is quite shy and intimate, and it doesn’t last all that well, but it’s pleasant enough. I was expecting more muskiness if I’m being honest.

Refined sugar amber. Popular sweet women's perfume made with quality ingredients and very well-blended. This is only my second sample from this house, but so far I think the description the founders have of their perfumes are spot on. They are highly wearable (not daring or ground breaking) perfumes of the highest quality. Like a quality constructed dress or suit that doesn't stand out as particularly interesting design-wise but makes the wearer look amazing. Good longevity but gentle sillage. I can see this one appealing to a lot of women.

The ultimate "clean woman" perfume, straight from the weights and measures bureau. Powdery but airy, fresh, without soap, boiled carrots or sad irises. Ambergris that won’t give you the wet dog effect. Nostalgic, but not from a dusty chest. No pungent synthetic modern molecules. Fantastic gentle sillage. If you want a polite everyday beige perfume with ingredients of the highest quality assembled in the purest composition, I doubt you can find anything better for the money than this. Perfection.

Heavily musky amber. A powdery cloud of dirty musk, kinda smells like Ambre Supreme if you stripped out most of the fresh notes and cranked the muskiness up to 11. A spritz of orange and some patchouli sweetness gives it character, with a dusting of spices and iris playing into that powderiness. Like a lighter and better performing CK Obsession, perhaps? Consistent moderate projection for 3-4hr with faint whiffs through 5-6hr, longevity 8-10hr.

This is kind of a spicy shampoo type feel to me. there is this undercurrent of almost a chlorine type smell not unlike a spa (and it took me to old swimming pools I visited as a kid, with the cool victorian features) and I guess that is the "Musc" here, but over the top of that is a nice gingery spice and a mild earthiness from the patchouli. I like it more than "ok", but I picked up a decant of this to try and I think that is enough for me.

A cradle of amber iris powder in the "Belle Epoque" style. Fluid, soft, slow, warm and welcoming. From the musky and citrusy opening to the honeyed medium sweet to the drydown loaded with sweet benzoin and patchouli. Amalgamated with velvet hands. I have vague memories of wet wipes, Odin 03 Century,Duriez,Chanel, and like in the review below of Ambre Muscadine! ... in a much lighter, more comfortable, soft and delicate way. Bello! Bella!!

If like me, you prefer your musks with a little funk, this isn’t that. Rather, it’s the smoothest, most delicate iris imaginable. I don’t get even a whisper of filth. Just clean, almost vanillic patchouli sweetness and smooth as silk powdery musk. Is it pleasant? Incredibly so. But for me that’s where it starts and finishes. I find myself constantly searching for the rouge imperfection that would make it perfect.

Soft and and somehow beachy, sensual musk with a note of Shalimar. Lasting power is quite good, 8h.

WOW! WOW! WOW! Powdery musk heaven. 100% full bottle worthy

The nicest baby wipes I’ve ever smelled.

Baby talcum powder. Full stop.

There is a scene in one of my favorite tv shows where three people are in camouflaged equipment and clothing in this lush, tropical wilderness landscape waiting for wildlife to photograph, an attempt on their part to see what it is like being professional wildlife photographers. The silence of the lush forest surrounds them, interrupted only by occasional and gentle staccatos of bird song and breezes rustling tree canopies. The cinematography and editing relay an impression of a lot of time passing by, waiting, and in then in the still silence you here one of them bellow: "Bored! I'm bored now!" Another pipes in, "yeah, I didn't think wildlife photography was going to be this boring!" That's pretty much how I feel about Musc Des Sables. The landscape of the perfume, just like in my television show, is breathtakingly beautiful but the beauty wears thin rather quickly - you've taken-in all of the scenery that you can take in - and you're left sitting on your backside waiting for something to happen, for something wild and alive to show up but nothing ever does. Musc des Sables is less like a perfume and more like a cosmetic in its behavior. It's like something you would put in your hair, or color you would add to your skin or nails, its intention to be applied, admired by you - the wearer - for a few moments, and then forgotten about, left only to be noticed by the occasional person that comes across your path; it's not for you, it's for the people around you. When I first apply it, I am greeted by an orris note that comes across like dehydrated milk powder. It's dry and super powdery, of course, but it doesn't smell dry, and it certainly smells milky in a slightly animalic way. The milk powder is mixed with tiny teaspoons of ground baking spices, but these aren't fresh spices, they were ground a long time ago and stored in a plastic container in your pantry. These dry down very quickly to heart and base notes of fruit-chouli, musks, and ambergris. The musks and ambergris are of great quality, pleasantly animalic and slightly salty, but they are, surprisingly, not really the stars of the perfume. Instead, "Sand Musk" or "Musk of Sands", casts a fruity patchouli in the starring role. Very mildly and pleasantly earthy, with just a touch of pepper, it's the dried but oily tissue paper-thin slices of orange laying over the patchouli that dominate nearly the entire life of the perfume. The materials used in Sand Musk - I'm going to keep referring to the English translation to drive-home the point that I don't know what this perfume is supposed to be or do - are beautiful and expertly blended, just like the lush landscape of my television show, but also just like the characters of that show after more than a couple hours I'm saying "bored. I'm bored now." The landscape doesn't change, there's no animal emerging from the trees to excite me. Fruit-chouli is not my thing, it's been done a million and one times before, and I've rarely found any of them to be compelling; musk certainly can be my thing, but this perfume wants to play a lot more with fruity patchouli than musk. I'm just repeating myself but I'm so bored that I'm lacking anything else to say: it's high quality and well made, it's just boring. For my money and interest, if I want a true and modern musk perfume, not a fruity patchouli trying to disguise itself with musk, Musc Tonkin is hands-down better.

#544 in my "Tour de Fragrance" I got this from Lucky Scent after reading a review here on Fragrantica. Part of an introductory set of all of Les Indemodables fragrances. This is my first trial of a fragrance from Les Indemodables and it's likeable, simple and performs well enough for this note combination. Solidly unisex. Okay scent for date night and casual wear. Not a formal or business fragrance, at least not for men. Sweeter than I expected. The combination of orris and ambergris with the patchouli and iris adding a floral touch that isn't overtly feminine. This certainly isn't going to offend anyone. Not sure it's a fragrance I'd reach for very often unless someone of romantic interest really liked it. One thing I definitely smell as it dries down is Bonomo's "Vanilla Turkish Taffy" (definitely a lactonic note in here, and I'm not a fan of lactonic notes other than in my latte). Turkish Taffy is a candy I loved as a child, but that association is why I can't take this seriously as anything but casual wear. If you enjoy amber and vanilla scents you may like this, but you probably won't like the price. $248 for 50ml is a lot for this very common scent profile. I'd probably just spray on some Givenchy Pi and call it good. As the discounters pick this up, if they do, and Lucky Scent (among the priciest of on-line retailers) isn't the only US distributor, the price may fall off a bit, but I wouldn't expect it to fall off a lot. I won't be purchasing a bottle in any case as I have a ton of scents with this profile already.

Musc des Sables is too much of a non-perfume for me. It's soft and possesses a neutral hazy vibe like an overcast gray day. The scent makes me think of a fresh pressed and starched shirt. There's nothing dreamy or velvety or sweet about this for me. Nothing like FM L'eau d'Hiver which is what I was hoping for. This is a fragrance for people who don't like to smell like perfume, because it doesn't smell like a personal fragrance. It smells like starch and other basic cleaning items, but in a soft and completely unnoticeable manner. There's nothing to dislike here, but also nothing to be excited about, no passion, I'm indifferent. PS I will point out it starts off a bit sweeter and more buoyant fuzzy pleasant, but dries down starchy & plain. Preaching to the choir, I think, but keep in mind, the first hour is generally not the full story. I do like this for the first hour. A lot even. But the rest of the day I’m super bored. I know y’all will down vote this because it’s not screaming from the rooftops positive, but you gotta really WEAR it and see how it goes because the first hour IS pretty nice, and after that the boredom comes.

I am not a huge fan of musky fragrances or ambergris (surprisingly, it doesn't disturb me here as much) so this is an OK for me. It gets a little too sharp (not spicy) in its middle stage and becomes skin scent pretty fast. Comparing to Frederic Malle's Musc Ravageur (although it is a differently structured scent), MR gains its strength in the dry-down and it's overall much softer and smoother all the way. All in all, MdS is quite forgettable, nothing I would want to own the full bottle of for the price tag.

I was utterly charmed by this when i tried it in store and though I am usually cautious and need a long amount of time with a tester before I commit, I bought it on the spot I wore it a couple of times without paying too much attention but on the 3rd week or so my partner asked me if I had just applied baby powder out of the shower and since then I havent been able to shake the strong baby powder smell. I think it has now become mind over matter sadly