Matsu Musk
Agar Olfactory2023
Side by side
Matsu Musk vs. Unknown Pleasures
Is Matsu Musk better than Unknown Pleasures?
Unknown Pleasures rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Matsu Musk and Unknown Pleasures?
| Matsu Musk | Unknown Pleasures | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Agustine Zegers | John Pegg |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Matsu Musk and Unknown Pleasures smell?
Matsu Musk
Musky
Earthy
Powdery
Mossy
Animalic
Unknown Pleasures
Citrus
Vanilla
Caramel
Sweet
Aromatic
Honey
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Matsu Musk and Unknown Pleasures share?
Top
Mushroom
—Heart
Skin
LemonCaramelVanillaBlack TeaBergamotHoneyTonka Bean
Base
Musk
—Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Gourmandy Notes
Mushroom
CaramelHoney
Where they fit
When and where do Matsu Musk and Unknown Pleasures work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Matsu Musk or Unknown Pleasures?
| Matsu Musk | Unknown Pleasures | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Matsu Musk and Unknown Pleasures?
Mushroom as the opening act means this will divide a room. Some will lean in. Some will lean out. But for the person who chooses it, this is a statement about what you find beautiful.Matsu Musk
This is not the Kerosene you might expect. It trades stamped steel for honeyed sweetness without losing its edge. Black tea keeps it honest.Unknown Pleasures
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