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    Side by side

    Elixir de Musc vs. The Musc

    Clearly related
    The Musc by Essential Parfums bottle

    The Musc

    Essential Parfums
    Eau de Parfum2018
    New comparison

    Elixir de Musc peaks in fall, while The Musc belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Elixir de Musc vs. The Musc
    Elixir de MuscThe Musc
    ConcentrationElixirEau de Parfum
    Launched20172018
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerAlberto MorillasCalice Becker
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Elixir de Musc

    Powdery
    Musky
    Iris
    Amber
    Vanilla
    Almond
    Violet
    Woody

    The Musc

    Musky
    Powdery
    Woody
    Lavender
    Beeswax
    Fresh Spicy
    Honey
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MuskIris
    Provençal lavenderRed ginger
    Heart
    LimbanolOrris RootHabanolide
    Honey
    Base
    CetaloxHeliotropeMuscenone
    Australian sandalwoodMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Elixir de Musc vs. The Musc
    Elixir de MuscThe Musc
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Some will say it smells like Dove soap. The comparison isn't without merit. Clean, skin-close musk forms the foundation, with iris adding powdery elegance.Elixir de Musc
    The Musc does exactly what it says on the bottle. No tricks, no theatrical opening, just pure, well-crafted Musk softened by Beeswax and grounded by Sandalwood.The Musc