Ulric de Varens essentiel Musc Provocant
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is ylang-ylang and bergamot. The heart brings iris and Virginia cedar. On the skin it settles into musk and incense. Overall it smells woody and powdery.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
essentiel Musc Provocant 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 Ulric de Varens essentiel Musc Provocant
Ulric de Varens is the house behind essentiel Musc Provocant.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lattafa Velvet Oud and Elizabeth Taylor Passion spread further.
Ulric de Varens perfumes worth knowing
This house has 46 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Varensia, Udv and Cotton Musk.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts about as long as Lattafa Velvet Oud and Elizabeth Taylor Passion. Base notes like musk and incense are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Which weather suits essentiel Musc Provocant
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, summer and spring.
essentiel Musc Provocant price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud and Clive Christian No1 Masculine but less than Clive Christian No 1.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by powdery and musky. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and powdery smells and notes like iris and musk. Less obvious notes include cinnamon and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.12 out of 5.
essentiel Musc Provocant dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (5 shared notes), Clive Christian No1 Masculine (5 shared notes) and Clive Christian No 1 (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Elizabeth Taylor Passion starts from €29.
Questions people ask
When did essentiel Musc Provocant come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can men wear essentiel Musc Provocant?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it better for day or night?
Night. It suits evenings and going out.