Exquisite Musk
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2016
Side by side
Exquisite Musk vs. Extreme Musk
Is Exquisite Musk better than Extreme Musk?
Exquisite Musk rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
RoseGingerMuskOudBenzoinPatchouli
amberwarm spicyrosemuskywoodybalsamic
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 Exquisite Musk and Extreme Musk?
| Exquisite Musk | Extreme Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Extreme |
| Launched | 2016 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Exquisite Musk and Extreme Musk smell?
Exquisite Musk
Amber
Warm Spicy
Rose
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Patchouli
Woody
Balsamic
Extreme Musk
Powdery
Musky
Rose
Vanilla
Amber
Woody
Warm Spicy
Caramel
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Exquisite Musk and Extreme Musk share?
Top
Ginger
CaramelLily of the ValleyGinger
Heart
RoseCinnamonNutmeg
PatchouliRoseSandalwood
Base
LabdanumMuskOudBenzoinPatchouli
MuskOudBenzoinAmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
GingerCinnamonNutmeg
Ginger
Floral Notes
Rose
Lily of the ValleyRose
Oriental Notes
Benzoin
BenzoinVanilla
Woody Notes
Oud
OudSandalwood
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Musk
Musk
Musk
Where they fit
When and where do Exquisite Musk and Extreme Musk work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Exquisite Musk or Extreme Musk?
| Exquisite Musk | Extreme Musk | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Exquisite Musk and Extreme Musk?
Bold ginger opens the composition with clean heat, followed by warm spices that build warmth throughout the wear. The musk leans sensual rather than soapy.Exquisite Musk
Here's the thing about this fragrance: it's not trying to compete with your statement piece. It's the layer underneath, cashmere, clean skin, something someone leans into when they think no one's.Extreme Musk
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