THE MUSC

The Musc by Essential Parfums is a unisex Eau de Parfum by Calice Becker, available in three sizes. Fresh, honeyed and warm all at once, a subtle, enveloping portrait of musk in its purest form.

The Fragrance

The Musc was born from the desire to tell the story of musk without unnecessary layers, as a note that stands out for its purity rather than its complexity. Calice Becker builds a subtle yet captivating blend that opens fresh and spicy, before giving way to a creamy, honeyed heart and a woody base that closes the fragrance with warmth.

How It Evolves on Skin

The opening is fresh and lively, with red ginger from Laos and natural French lavandin. The heart warms up with the creamy sweetness of natural beeswax, enriched by a pure note of Nirvanolide musk. The base closes on natural Australian sandalwood, which punctuates the blend with warm, woody tones.

Who We Recommend The Musc To

We recommend it to anyone looking for an essential, well-made musk without frills, and to those who appreciate fragrances able to stay close to the skin without giving up character. Suited to everyday, cross-gender wear.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Musk is one of the hardest raw materials to tell a fresh story about without falling into the already-seen, but here it's handled with an essential touch that makes it instantly recognizable: the ginger opening gives it life, while the sandalwood close makes it enveloping without weighing it down. It's a fragrance that wins you over precisely through its disarming simplicity.

Similar Fragrances

• Oro 1920, Bois 1920 — shares ginger and beeswax, in a more amber, leathery version with incense and tobacco.
• Muschio 20 Nobile, Nobile 1942 — musk and sandalwood shared in the base, in a more floral, fruity opening with peach and osmanthus.
• Musc X Eau Intimité, Born to Stand Out — shares the musky soul, in a sweeter, more amber version with spun sugar and resins.

FAQ

Why is the name so essential, "The Musc"?
The name reflects the idea at the heart of the fragrance: telling the story of musk in its purest, most direct form, with no need for extra elements to stand out.

What is the Nirvanolide musk featured in the heart of the fragrance?
It's a modern synthetic musk, valued in perfumery for its purity and for a clean feel on the skin, paired here with the natural sweetness of beeswax.

Is this fragrance better suited to men or women?
It was conceived as a unisex fragrance from the outset, with a balance between spicy freshness and musky warmth that makes it wearable regardless of gender.

Product Information

Brand

Essential Parfums

Name

The Musc

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

10 ml / 100 ml / 150 ml Refill

Olfactory Family

Musky Woody Aromatic

Launch Year

2018

Made in

France