The smell in short
Main smell: rose and citrus. It opens with bergamot and lemon, moves to rose and patchouli and dries down to musk and amber.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Black Muscs notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Alexandre J Black Muscs EDP
Alexandre J is the house behind Black Muscs EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
More from Alexandre J
The house has 27 perfumes here, led by Rania J Ambre Loup 1, Zafeer Oud Vanille and Ajmal Evoke Midnight Edition.
When in the day to wear Black Muscs
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, spring, winter and summer.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €85. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Zen and Creed Aventus For Her but less than Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo.
How long Black Muscs stays on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Shiseido Zen. Base notes like musk and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by citrus and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and citrus smells and notes like rose and musk. Less obvious notes include violet. Perfume fans rate it 3.83 out of 5.
If you like Black Muscs, try these
Similar picks to try: Shiseido Zen (6 shared notes), Xerjoff Casamorati Mefisto Gentiluomo (6 shared notes), Creed Aventus For Her (7 shared notes) and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (7 shared notes).
Quick answers
When did Black Muscs come out?
It came out in 2012.
Does Black Muscs project well?
Strong. People around you will notice it.
Is it unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.