Musc de Samarkand
Les NereidesEau de Parfum2006
Side by side
Musc de Samarkand vs. Clair de Musc
Is Musc de Samarkand better than Clair de Musc?
Musc de Samarkand peaks in fall, while Clair de Musc belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
White Musk
muskywhite floralpowderyearthy
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 Musc de Samarkand and Clair de Musc?
| Musc de Samarkand | Clair de Musc | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2006 | 2003 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Musc de Samarkand and Clair de Musc smell?
Musc de Samarkand
Musky
Woody
White Floral
Powdery
Amber
Vanilla
Mossy
Animalic
Clair de Musc
Musky
Powdery
Iris
Citrus
Violet
White Floral
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Musc de Samarkand and Clair de Musc share?
Top
Vanilla
BergamotAldehydes
Heart
White FlowersLabdanum
IrisNeroli
Base
White MuskOakmossWoody Notes
MuskViolet
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Musc de Samarkand or Clair de Musc?
| Musc de Samarkand | Clair de Musc | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Musc de Samarkand and Clair de Musc?
This one doesn't hit you in the face. It starts close, stays close. Powdery-warm, vanilla-soft, and wears like a second skin. If you're after something that announces itself across the room.Musc de Samarkand
This is powdery done differently. Iris gives it that dusty, rooty undertone most 'clean musk' fragrances skip entirely. The aldehydes fizz, the violet whispers, and somehow the whole thing stays.Clair de Musc
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