What does it smell like?
It smells mostly aromatic and rose. Lemon and cardamom at the top, Bulgarian rose and cypress in the middle and agarwood (oud) and musk at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 9 to 12 hours
- Best in
- fall
Musk Oud 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
A closer look at Kilian Musk Oud EDP
Kilian is the house behind Musk Oud EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
Other Kilian perfumes
This house has 73 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Princess, Intoxicated and Intoxicated.
Is Musk Oud long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 9 to 12 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum. Base notes like agarwood (oud) and musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €350, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it on the expensive side. It costs more than Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti and Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum.
Is Musk Oud your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by rose and oud. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and rose smells and notes like Bulgarian rose and agarwood (oud). Less obvious notes include coriander, geranium and rum. Perfume fans rate it 4.39 out of 5.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2021.
Musk Oud dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (9 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (5 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Aoud Crystal Parfum (5 shared notes) and Swiss Arabian Shaghaf Oud Aswad (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan starts from €267.
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
More questions
Is Musk Oud better for day or night?
Day. It suits work and daily wear.
Is Musk Oud unisex?
Yes, it is made for both men and women.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2013.