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    Side by side

    Mure et Musc Extreme vs. Amethyst

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mure et Musc Extreme vs. Amethyst
    Mure et Musc ExtremeAmethyst
    ConcentrationExtremeEau de Parfum
    Launched19932007
    GenderUnisexFemale
    PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-SereniNathalie Lorson
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mure et Musc Extreme

    Fruity
    Musky
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Sour

    Amethyst

    Fruity
    Sweet
    Floral
    Woody
    Rose

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PetitgrainBergamotFrench blackcurrant bud
    BlackberryBlackcurrantMulberryBig Strawberry
    Heart
    BlackberryRed BerriesOrange Blossom
    RosePeonyYlang-Ylang
    Base
    PatchouliOakmossWhite Musk
    MuskBourbon VanillaWoods

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mure et Musc Extreme vs. Amethyst
    Mure et Musc ExtremeAmethyst
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

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    Real talk

    The 1993 iteration refined what this house does well, fruit-forward compositions that stay clean, not heavy. The berry-musk combination is what draws people in.Mure et Musc Extreme
    This is a berry-forward floral that plays it safe but executes well. The opening is punchy, the heart fades quickly, but that bourbon vanilla drydown saves it from being forgettable.Amethyst