The smell in short
The first thing you smell is ylang-ylang and rose. The heart brings lily-of-the-valley. On the skin it settles into musk. Overall it smells rose and musky.
- Came out
- 2012
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Pure Musk 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
Mauzan Pure Musk EDP in detail
Pure Musk EDP comes from Mauzan. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to winter. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, summer and winter.
Other Mauzan perfumes
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Amber Oud unisex, The Pearl unisex and Colonia No90 unisex.
Pure Musk for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear.
Pure Musk price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €32, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs more than Gianni Versace Red Jeans but less than Tocca Giulietta and Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Van Cleef & Arpels First lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk are the part that stays longest on the skin.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Van Cleef & Arpels First spreads further.
Pure Musk dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Gianni Versace Red Jeans (4 shared notes), Tocca Giulietta (4 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio (4 shared notes) and Van Cleef & Arpels First (3 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear Pure Musk?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did Pure Musk come out?
It came out in 2012.
What kind of scent is it?
A scent built on rose and musky.