Musc Maori 04

A lovely riff on classic powdery (and often floral) musk perfumes, Musc Maori zigs instead of zags--where so many of these perfumes head in the direction of vanilla, or just lightly sweetened lactonic "milk musk," MM goes for a chocolate variant. Some chocolate-scented perfumes are busy and stimulating, especially those that depend on spicy patchouli, but this isn't that kind of a trip--no Gothic depths here, no incense, nothing that would scare the horses. Imagine instead the soothing effects of a pre-bedtime glass of Ovaltine (if you know, you know) or a cup of warm milk with just a little cocoa stirred in. The chocolate accord is plenty well rounded and gives a sense of luxury, but in the relaxed sense of luxe, like high thread-count sheets and quality cushions waiting for a tired head at the end of a long day. At least, that's when I wear Musc Maori--most of the time. This perfume's other natural habitat is in cooler weather, with a cozy sweater and an afternoon with no particular plans--its linear composition and obvious gourmand qualities would rule it out, at least for me, from occasions where I want to project sophistication. Perversely, I also like to wear Musc Maori in summer, as it also reminds me of high-quality cocoa butter, something that I enjoy with parched skin after a session in the pool or a trip to the beach: just don't overdo it in the heat, as the milkiness can become claggy in high doses at warm temperatures. This one took me a little while to learn to love; I was given several samples that I passed on to my gourmand-loving friends and swap partners, until one day I realized that it had snuck up on me, and that I not only needed it in my life, but I also needed enough that I wouldn't have to worry about running out any time in the next decade or two. Comfort perfumes occupy a significant part of my wearing life, and a disproportionately small part of my collection, considering that I reach for one pretty much every night. Since it covers several bases for me, MM is a welcome addition to my collection. Since it isn't even straightforwardly foody, Musc Maori transcends the gourmand genre--at least for me. And I'm off to bed now, gently eased towards sleep in its welcoming arms.

A scent memory that you hadn't had chocolate for years, or you hadn't ever had chocolate but were sure you wanted to try it. Steps into the room with the poise of a well-read chocolatier in silk gloves. This is not your teenage cocoa-drenched body spray; this is a grown-up chocolate who has opinions about Bergman films. The opening? A cocoa butter effervescence, airy and intriguing, like someone carbonated a truffle. Others find blatant orange, I say nonsense. I get almond (and coffee?) blossom whisper, a sort of phantom floral. The coffee blossom or chocolate accords used here have an almost cherry-like quality in the opening, which is *chef’s kiss*. The drydown trades chocolate for cocoa butter, then sighs into vanilla and musk. To me the musk is nearly invisible (but it's the corset undr the ballgown. Subtle, shaping, essential). Projection? Not very far. But the sillage! A phantomm with great taste in scarves. She's gone (I think), but then a man always wants to sniff me. (Is there a science about why lots of men always love the vanilla perfumes? It feels like it should be a cliche if it isn't yet.) Note: This one lives on several Venn diagrams, and I think it bridges several gaps. Suitable for gourmands and those who appreciate the sound of the notes. Or the sound of an elevated Palmer's Cocoa Butter made by a very talented and serious(ly photographed) perfumer. Note: Pierre's photograph above, I saw it. You go look too, it's everything you could want from your French Parfumier's likeness. OMG. Note: I cannot stop looking at him. Note: I'm still here, staring at Pierre. Note: Has anyone written fanfic about Pierre? If so can you DM me?

"Delicately sheer floral chocolate musk" Musc Maori has been a staple in my collection for years when I'm in the mood for something gourmand and sweet. I'm only recently starting to enjoy really sweet fragrances, and when I first bought this many years ago I was put off by the initial chocolatey beginning. Musc Maori really smells like chocolate pudding at the start. But the reason I love this so much is that it isn't as synthetic and foody as other scents like Montale Chocolate Greedy or any of the Comptoir Sud fragrances. Musc Maori reminds me most of Van Cleef's Orchidee Vanille, which means it also has slightly floral and slightly musky facets to the overall sweet chocolate/vanille vibe. I would describe the musk as a vanilla-musk or a sheer clean white musk (there is nothing deeply musky or dark/skanky about this at all -- it's a very sweet, clean fragrance). If you like some sweet scents and occasionally crave a chocolate note but don't generally like it when your fragrance accurately resembles something real, then you should give Musc Maori a whirl. I find this to be a beautifully sweet chocolately scent but I don't think it smells juvenile or overboard. The longevity and sillage are moderate if you spray it a bunch of times (and it sticks to clothing). My two favorite gourmand/chocolate scents at the moment are PG Musc Maori and Profumum Dulcis in Fundo. Both are kind of light and delicate while still very sweet but they aren't cloying or overdone. Musc Maori is a gem! It's delightfully sweet but just right for me.

I tried a sample of this perfume from Lucky Scent and liked it enough to buy a big bottle. My one complaint is it doesn’t last long on my extremely dry skin but I live in the Arizona desert with temperatures soaring over 120 degrees in summer few perfumes last long on me. I still bought this for layering with other gourmand scents since I love bakery and coffee perfumes together. Notes on this perfume say coffee but on my skin I never smell any coffee. This smells like bakery chocolate pastries, specifically a Napoleon, with vanilla strong. No amber or other notes listed for this perfume are noticeable on my skin. This is a skin scent I notice on myself for about 2-3 hours if inside house but outside it will burn off within 2 hours . People have to be close to me to notice I am wearing this perfume but I smell ithis yummy scent and it quenches my sweet craving. I recommend this perfume to gourmand lovers but buy a sample to test hoe it smells on your skin. I notice on reviews others mentioned oranges and plastic scent that never showed up on me. Ironically one reason I buy so many perfume samples is most perfumes - even Creed Aventus for Her - smell like gross plastic dolls on my skin. It is a nightmare searching for a signature scent because few perfumes mix well with my body chemistry. That is why I suggest testing this perfume, it smells great on me but might not on you.

I like how this smells, but it's just wayyyy too sweet on me. It's a very sweet milky chocolate. You know after you eat a bowl of chocolate cereal (coco pops, mmm) and there's that leftover milk at the bottom that stole all of the chocolate flavouring? It reminds me of that, except a little more powdery and with the sweetness amped way up. Sort of like somebody took said leftover cereal milk and dumped a cup of chocolate milkshake powder in it. I love the chocolatey whafts I get when I wearing this, but it just gives me a headache after a while (no matter how sparingly I apply it.) I guess it's just too much for me! If you like chocolate scents and can handle the sweeter stuff better than I can, definitely give this one a go. It lasts around ~12 hours and has average projection IMO. Update 03/06/16: I came across a bottle of this at a low price a little while ago and couldn't say no. I have to say that this fragrance works so, so much better when sprayed!! I was originally sampling this from a small dabber vial and I guess it concentrated the sweetness a little too much for me. When sprayed this smells just like the milk leftover from eating Coco Pops (with no milkshake powder overdose!) Much more yummy and wearable.

Luscious, drizzling, milk chocolate on skin. Seriously, what's not to love? This is the Queen of the chocolate scents imho. A chocolate scent for grown ups. The trail that she leaves is unmistakably edible, unmistakably chocolate, and unmistakably sexy. She's a complete surprise. Usually when I think chocolate I think light hearted fun. Musc Maori changes that whole equation. She's still fun, but she has the promise of something more....private. Like a rich dessert fondue for you and your special love. She may be frivolous, but she's also intimate. I don't get the orange pieces like some others do and I have to agree that she prety much is what she is~ a straight up chocolate perfume. And yet....that's not entirely true either. On me at least and according to my husband~she simmers w/possibilities......and therein lies the key. She smells like WARM chocolate. Not melted in the sun, but by the flame of a fire. Delicious......

Musc Maori smells so good, but it's really misnamed. The main star of this scent is chocolate, not musk! It does have some clean musk and white floral notes, but they are only noticeable to me in the opening and quickly move to the background. They just keep the fragrance from being too much of a boring one-note gourmand. Like many others, I smell a strong orange note with the chocolate in this. It reminds me of melted dark chocolate and candied oranges, and of the delicious orange mocha my favorite café sells. In the drydown, it becomes warmer and warmer, there are even some roasted and some milky notes. It's so delicious, but it's never cloying, there is always a hint of freshness in this. Musc Maori is smooth, soft and creamy, but not weak, I can smell it through my sweater after many hours. Just very nicely blended. One of the best true chocolate perfumes in my opinion.

In 04. Musc Maori, Pierre Guillaume delivers a seamless transition from black to white — from bitter dark chocolate to a creamy milkshake. And he does so with exceptional finesse. The evolution of this fragrance is slow and linear but undeniably noticeable. I have to admit, I’d love to experience more creations like this. This scent is simply beautiful — unwaveringly cocoa-centric from start to finish. It never loses its central theme, which is one of its greatest strengths. Another standout feature is its true unisex appeal. Musc Maori feels equally fitting for men and women, making it a classic unisex fragrance in my view. For this reason, I also encourage the readers of Oud & Musk — both men and women (if any ladies are out there!) — to give it a try. My rsting: After some thought — Highly recommended! (7/7)

Musc Maori opens with the nostalgic scent of chocolate scented erasers (sort of a chocolate plus cherry plus eraser plastic smell). But that's just the first minute or so - soon Musc Maori transforms into the most creamy milk chocolate, cuddly musk and honeysuckle nectar scent. An odd combination of notes but it absolutely works - the result is a fairly simple but utterly cosy gourmand scent. The chocolate smells like a milk chocolate ganache truffle. It's linear through its duration. I absolutely love it. Very sweet but also delicate; somehow despite the creaminess, this is not a heavy scent. The longevity and sillage are lower than some other Pierre Guillame scents, but still average to good. Despite the close sillage, this is a compliment getter. Chocolate lovers should definitely try this one! Love.

Musc Maori really blew me away. However, I do think this is a case of body chemistry-- but on me, it worked very very well. She smells like an original milk chocolate Hershey's bar. I know American chocolate can be controversial for non-Americans, so perhaps it's the nostalgia for me. But this scent profile dancing along with my skin chemistry just WORKS. I found it to be such an intoxicating chocolate musk. This is done very well, the juice is effortlessly smooth. This is absolutely FB worthy for me. I can see myself wearing this a lot come fall/winter. This is my 4th Pierre Guillaume I tested, and I must say I am impressed by this house so far. I find that their fragrances are very unique and inspiring. My only advice is to try before buying :)

The good boy turned bad for the night. Electro with the newest DJ in the city was never your thing, but your friends somehow convinced you to go party with them. You never go, so why not. You hold your rum and coke close to your mouth, maybe the alcohol will make those dodgy beats pass faster. A drink turns into a number you can't remember, your blue-striped shirt is unbuttoned to your navel, your dance moves have gotten considerably better and people have started noticing you. A hand ruffles your hair, you smile your eyes closed, head falling into the hand. Hands on your body, your hands up in the air, feeling the music. Just tonight you think, just for the night.

Once in Indonesia I was shown cacao orchards and was given a cacao pod to taste. It tastes sweet and juicy and it is a bit hard to imagine the powder of roasted beans hiding inside. But the smell of chocolate is unmistakably already there, it just have sour-sweet juicy undertones. so, Musc Maori opens with the most photorealistic cacao pod. I smelled it and exclaimed "oh, cacao pod!" BEFORE even looking at the notes and description. then other notes subtly sneak on you and add some subtle florals, vanilla and tonka bean sweetness... I don't actually perceive musk as such, but it does have smth skin-like and grounded despite all the edible components. It's lovely

Kinder egg and/or cheap foil-wrapped chocolate Christmas tree decorations, but I like it! Update: the above was based on a recent sample. I now have a bottle of the old Parfumerie Générale Musc Maori... It might be my imagination but it's a bit more potent and realistically chocolate smelling and less plasticky. I liked it before but I like this more. That said, it's ridiculously strong, like so so strong that one spray is enough to fill my apartment to choking level.

Smells pretty much like Dutch sinaassnippers, that is orange jelly shaped like orange wedges covered in chocolate. Thus I can't believe there's no orange note listed because to me it's there, clear as day. Delicious. Some hours into wearing, the orange note has dissipated and I am left with... a nice, sweet scent that I can't quite put my finger on. Chocolatey nougat maybe? Toffee? Still, every bit as lovely as the first phase, just different.

I know the English word funk can mean an unpleasant smell but I associate it with music. This fragrance smells funky like the funky music. It always changes the vibe, is very playful, profoundly delicious and can surprise anyone with it's chocolate. One of my top5 of my life, want to grab one more bottle for more of everyday use. Just different! Sweet like a hood mamacita's beam for a guy who grew up in a totally white country, you know :)

I agree with the other reviewers in that this smells like real dark cacao. I imagine a 50's lady wearing a white musc perfume making chocolate chip cookies from scratch. I feel the smell of freshly buttery chocolate cakebatter with nuts, vanilla, and her white musc perfume mixed with that. After a while this smells like those first 5minutes you set the cookies in the oven,just before the cookies start "cooking". Yum!

My other cocoa fav beside Chavaud lait et Chocolate but whilst Chabaud is a photorealistic cocoa milk-drink ( made from coca powder) from the childhood than Musc Maori is a boiled hot chocokate drink with steamed milk and whipped cream on the top. And there are some added spices and some candied citrus peel ( i think the bergamot) The perfect, christmas hot chocolat fragrance!!♡♡♡

This is like rubbing the finest Lindt chocolate on your skin. With vanilla almond filling and a fruity touch. It actually is mouthwatering. Definitely different, a good scent and a very realistic gourmand. I have no idea when to wear it. But hey, no one will object when you smell like Lindt chocolate. Dear to wear it!

This fragrance is very milky, creamy with a potent cocoa note. There's also some coffee, vanilla and tonka in here. It's a delight. I've never smelt such a true chocolate-like perfume before. Very gourmand of course, without being overly sweet or tacky. It has class.

i really don't know why people dislike this fragrance? It's so beautiful. On my skin, it's glowing with cacao adding a little vanille things inside. I'm in love with PG04 in the first time i smell this and buy 100ml immediately.