Red Musk

Gorgeous a real find amongst the sickly sweet fruity lines the Body Shop is renowned for. Dry spices free of vanilla which I really like. I detect a bit of patchouli in here too but I might be imagining it. To me this is like a modern day take on a love child of Jovan musk and Obsession balmy warm and spicy with an extinguished candle note. I also get the comparison to Fahrenheit there is a similar hot firey note and the bottle is similar I suppose. Cinnamon but dry not mixed spice or apple pie like. Peppery clean yet dirty with the high quality cigar type tobacco but it could be a tad more leathery for my liking and a whole lot skankier. However I enjoy this as my day time appropriate office fragrance in place of my beloved winter scent sensuous noir which is a bit too raunchy for work in a conservative environment. This is along the same genre. There is a smidgen of the original white musk in here to keep things clean but its hardly there. The lotion is to die for a great base for layering oriental scents of most kinds. Not very long lasting but that is fine as this is quite affordable for a daytime scent. Sexy smokey but wearable. Perfect for any occasion as it never induces a headache due to the low projection it is unlikely to offend anyome yet smells sexy and sensual close up. The edp starts off like doctor pepper and cherries but soon mellows down to a warm spicy potion. I like to layer with the matching lotion everyday.

When this 1st launch, they have 100ml Edp, 100ml Edt, 30ml perfume oil concentration. But now this year, no more 100ml Edp only 50ml produced same goes with the Edt and for perfume oil they just newly produced new 20ml sizes. But luckily they do still have the 30ml though which is still a good news for me cause i prefer the body oil and planned to stock up this unique gem. As you all know the body shop is quiet well known discontinuing their precious perfumes. I dont know but i think its the sign they probably considering discontinuing this too. I hope not coz it'll be like nightmare for the perfumista like me whi adore this scent. This is actually really last long and have decent sillage specially the perfume oil. For the perfume oil you can use it alone without layering it with the body lotion or the shower gel. Tips ? I love the perfume oil and i normally apply 6 drops rules for this perfume oil. 6 drops at the back of my knees fold each left and right, 6 drops on my lower back spine area, 6 drops on my neck bone at the back of my neck, 6 drops on the chest,6 drops on the heart area, 6 drops at the back of my ear left and right each rub it all the to your frontal neck. That shall do the trick last 6 to 8 hours and on me. Decent longevity and sillage. The perfume oil react so good with your body heat and sweat isnt a problem. Coz trust me your sweat smell sexy with this.

I have the EdT and Perfume Oil. Both are different formulations. Funnily, I get very little musk from this. The oil was my introduction to it, and from it I get a hefty dose of cinnamon, though not nose-tickling. There is also certainly tobacco, though not a trace of ashiness about. Like Spicebomb, its tobacco is smooth and warm, with a slightly herbal aspect. I was surprised that dried fruit, especially apricot, wasn't in the notes, because the oil is jammy in the midphase and drydown. It's not cloying at all and actually very refreshing- I even wore this in summer! It's a versatile scent that could be worn any time of the year. The EdT amps up the peppery notes in the beginning and stays drier with more tobacco. It is a bit thinner than the oil and not as rich. It's woody and gives the overall impression of fire and smoke without actually smelling like them. I quite like it, and it's definitely in my top 10. It is definitely a unisex scent, bearing more than a passing resemblance (but being in my opinion better) than Spicebomb. In colder weather, it stays closer to the skin but is still detectable. It blooms with warmth. Longevity on its own is in the area of 4-6 hours, but I layer this with a homemade Molecule 01 (20% Iso E Super in 80% alcohol) and can get upwards of 12 hours out of the two combined. The cedar of the Iso E goes beautifully with Red Musk.

Oh I love this one! Red is a good name for this Musk, the notes are true and I get them all. On my skin it plays out like this: Starts off with the pepper, then the cinnamon makes its appearance. The combination gives almost a menthol like effect, don't get me wrong it does not smell minty at all. I don't quite know how to explain it, like if Vicks Vapo rub came out with a cinnamon version I guess. I find it really pleasant. Then it starts to sweeten up a bit more with the tobacco, which seems like a honey'd tobacco. The musk is present throughout and becomes more dominant in the dry down, similar type musk as used in white musk, just without ANY floral. I feel like there might be some sort of wood in it, but that might just be what my skin does with the musk I really like it, it's completely different and sooooo comforting. I want to snuggle up in it!! *additional note: wearing it today someone told me I smell like tea. I'm guessing they meant one of those fall specialty teas. Taking another smell I do agree with them that there is a bit of a black/orange pekoe smell to it

This perfume is perfect for the ones that enjoy musk- and lightly masculine notes. It is a very well-composed perfume, definitely one of my favourite musk-perfumes. I don't know how long it lasts but I would guess that it lasts very long, partially because of its strong character. A lot of people have told me that this fragrance smells too masculine and that it fits better on men. Personally I think it works good on women, it's slightly masculine but more like a women's fragrance heading towards a unisex fragrance. Yet I think men could wear this without anyone noticing that this, originally, is a women's perfume. I've tried the lotion too but it smelled horrible on my skin. Hopefully the same thing won't happen with the EDP, otherwise it's better to try to hinder the perfume to touch the skin. Overall, right now, I love this perfume and recommend everyone who likes masculine and musk notes to try this one!

I wore this heaps in my late teens after my sister, who got it secondhand from a friend and didn't want it, gave it to me. It was the first perfume that I truly liked on me. I grew up in a hot, extremey humid climate, summer year-round. We had wet season and flooding season. This scent came alive in the heat, and seemed to complement my natural skin scent very well, especially the pepper notes. The tobacco and spice are well balanced and are probably the reason I'm still so drawn to those notes. Paired with the intimate sillage, this really works as a unique, less lactonic/creamy and more spicy, heady skin scent. Keeps unfolding the longer it's on the skin. I don't know enough about fragrances to have anything to compare this to. I'm sentimental about it, sure, but it was honestly better than it had any right to be. Long-ago signature scent.

For me this is an aromatic mulled wine in a perfume bottle or a spicy, hot black currant drink with some drops of alcohol in it. Delicious, warm and warming, thick, dark and perfect for winter. In the opening I smell some dried fruits, citrus peels, dark raisin. Then come all the spices we usually put in mulled wine -pepper, cinnamon and cloves (not listed) and some nutmeg. The dry down becomes a bit masculine (I guess it's because of the tobacco note which is just slightly present), but very inviting and pleasant mixed with some nice, reserved sweetness. I don't associate this scent with red, it's rather very deep red, even purple, dark and mysterious. Overall it's unique, could be a good unisex scent as well, warming, uplifting, holiday mood maker scent. I bought it and I'm happy!

I agree with @scarlett.angel The perfume oil is great to be use for therapeutic massage oil too. Normally after shower, I'll just wipe dry my body and starts applying the red musk body lotion. Chest, neck & pulse points, the lotion really absorb well & fast on the skin plus no sticky feel to it. Then I put 3-4 drops of this Red Musk perfume oil and start rubbing it. it's a good combination the body lotion & the perfume oil. Really recommend this method. It stays with me whole day. Sweat ? No probs, the scent really mix well with my body sweat kind of like cinnamon sweat smelling. Which is sexy in a clean way. Already have 3 bottles for back up. Need another 7 more. This precious perfume oil won't be available for long. Just like the Vanilla Perfume oil fate, discontinued.

Absolutely adore this scent it has been a staple of mine for nearly a decade. If I am unsure of what to wear I immediately reach for this. The tobacco in this fragrance isn't over powering, but rather a pleasant somewhat earthy spice. It is so warm, it is almost cold... it's quite difficult to explain, kind of like that icy hit so many male colognes have but not in an obnoxious way synonymous with those scents. The initial smell has this clean pepper savour to it but once it dries down on your skin, a soft smoky musk emerges with a very subtle powdery cinnamon. Overall it is quite sad this fragrance has been discontinued as it will forever be a personal favourite of mine and I dread the days where I am unable to reach for it in times of uncertainty. 8/10 !!

Well,just got to say..W0W! Had no great expectations,but is just amazing. Hada few squirts of both the EDT & EDP in morning,developed into a gorgeous soft tobacco scent. Lasted for ages,would def recommend for both ladies and gents,it's very unisex perfume. Very nice if you don't like fruity or floral. I have noticed that since Body Shop was taken over by L'Oreal group,the quality of fragrances has increased,but there is a tendency to discontinue products. This is also true of Elizabeth Arden group,if it don't sell...mark it down.Very upsetting for some old Dears who love the one lippie from pre-wars years etc. Blue Grass,Blue Grass,Blue sorry where am I,did you leave the iron on Dolly? Oh yes,some Youth Dew please dear.

I tried this in the shop three times over a period of weeks before I bought it (and then only because I had a voucher to use up!) but I'm glad I have it. I don't get much tobacco, but musk - yes, cinnamon - in perfect amounts and soap. I don't know why, but this smells to me like a spicy scented bar of soap. So, a clean musk, I guess. The cinnamon is a perfumey cinnamon and not a hot cross bun / bakery / vanilla cinnamon though it still adds a warmth to the mix. All in all Red Musk is definitely unisex, I could see my husband wearing this, too. Warm, charming, unlikely to offend, balanced and very, very wearable. Silage & longevity - moderate. (This review is for the edp. The oil was not available.)

When I saw this beautiful bottle in the store, I just had to give it a try. I was sceptical at first, because musk does not agree with skin's chemistry+ the fact it is unisex, made me think it would not be feminine enough. So wrong...yes, the first spritz does come out somewhat "masculine" The tobacco/musk is somewhat strong, but that part did not last too long on my skin. Then comes the CINNAMON.... It is the cinnamon that breaks this perfume into a beautiful soft scent Not powdery but just right: sweet, warm and actually quite seductive, I think. It is not overpowering and can be used daytime, however I'd most likely wear this perfume during the evening/night. So glad I gave this perfume a try!

Holy Smoke and I mean holy as in temples, shrines, mosques, churches.....and smoke as in incense. This is not a Jovan/white musk type of musk...which I like and used to consider mysterious till I put on Red Musk. I bought a gift set for myself with lotion, body wash, edt, and oil. I shamelessly layer it all. It is hard to explain so I will tell you what it is not: it is not soap, it is not flowers....and yet, it is not shrieking loud. Most prominent in Red Musk is that it does not have any retro vibe...but it is what those retro musks descriptions should be. So I will have my own sexual revolution now in 2015. And this revolution is not about overt raw sex....it is something more spiritual....

Yesterday I bought the edp and the oil. Both have low sillage but the longevity of the edp is very good. I sprayed it on my hand yesterday evening and when I woke up this morning I could still smell it after 10 hours. The oil however has rather poor longevity, I only bought it because I was thinking it's more concentrated than the edp, it is not! It does remind me of CK Shock and Chergui which I happen to like so that's a good thing. It is a bit less masculin than CK Shock but still very unisex. If you like clean white musk, this is not for you! edit: my husband seems to have taken a shine to it, I'll have to hide my bottles!

I love this perfume not only because of its sexy smoky scent but also because it's totally unisex - I'm thinking of buying this both for myself and my boyfriend. Perfect for men who don't like the regular sporty scents usually on the market, this one suits more of a bohemian man as well. Also, (I don't know if this is weird... maybe just a little) I can imagine this mixing quite well even with the smell of a little sweat, making this a great perfume for going out and about. For some reason to me this smells like very hot summer days in a big bohemian city, even though it's probably meant to be more of an autumn-winter scent.

I just love, love and love this. I agree with one of the reviewer here. That it has the same scent with the white musk for men Edt only that its warmer and I can say more better. I love the white musk for men but it doesn't have strength to last or project.Red Musk filled my needs on that,its like I found the happiness for my nose. Since this is a limited edition, restocking for back up needs to be done. Coz I know this heaven scent ain't gonna be around much longer. Target 10 bottles of 30ml Red Musk Perfume oil. May god help me on my journey collecting this heaven scent.

Yesterday, I have tried both the Eau De Parfum spray & Perfume oil. Red Musk beauty shines more in the perfume oil form I must say. For perfume oil, you can smells the depth, thickness, beauty & full bodied of this perfumes.As for the Eau De Parfum spray it was more like watered down version of this perfume and I don't like it on the first sniff after spray coz I can smell the alcohol which never happen with my 1st experience with the perfume oil.

It smells like a coniferous forest on a hot summer day, cozy and relaxing, perfect for colder weather, when I want something that reminds me of warmth and sun. I got myself an EDT (couldn't get any EDP). Unlike other reviewers, I find it decently lasting - I can still smell it in the end of a working day, so I consider it sufficient for an EDT. It seems expensive at first, but the bottle is large, so it should last me for a while.

After smelling this in the shop, I cannot wait to get my hands on it! At first sniff, I was very unsure about it but now I am hooked on it. I am so glad to finally find a warm, musky scent without strong floral notes as I think it will make the perfect night time perfume. The longevity is better than most musk based perfumes I've tried in the past so I don't need to worry about it running out fast. Very unusual but very gorgeous.

This is one of the first perfumes I bought for myself and wore regularly. I love it during the fall and winter holidays. The one drawback is that I find it distinctive enough that I am not always comfortable wearing too much of it in some situations. Like at the office, for instance. I wish I could find a perfume that captures the same spicy notes while being offset by something else...but not something too floral or sweet.