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    Side by side

    Puro vs. Musc Cristal

    Puro by M8 Moods bottle

    Puro

    M8 Moods
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Puro wears longer on skin, while Musc Cristal projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Puro vs. Musc Cristal
    PuroMusc Cristal
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162022
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerChristian BousidanVanina Muracciole
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Puro

    Musky
    Woody
    Amber
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Musc Cristal

    Powdery
    Musky
    Woody
    Amber
    Iris
    Violet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    White MuskJasmine
    Heart
    CedarAmber
    IrisViolet
    Base
    White Musk
    Cashmere WoodTonka Bean

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Puro vs. Musc Cristal
    PuroMusc Cristal
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Puro earns its name. That mojito opening, rum, mint, and key lime, is an acquired taste. But the drydown? Mahogany and vetiver over clean tobacco is classic masculine done right. Not loud. Not trying.Puro
    Some fragrances want to fill the room. Musc Cristal wants to hold you. It's the scent of someone who walked in, sat down, and made the whole space feel warmer, without saying a word.Musc Cristal