Special Musk by Ibraheem AlQurashi bottle
Ibraheem AlQurashi

Special Musk

4.2/5 · 34 votes Unisex 2016
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity3.3/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day93
Night60
Summer100
Spring87
Fall47
Winter47
Our take

Special Musk is daytime workwear in scent form. The opening amber and birch arrive with a dry, papery edge that keeps the musk from feeling lazy, so the first impression is clean and composed rather than cozy. It suits someone who wants a fragrance that behaves in meetings and does not distract from the task at hand.

Suede and lily in the heart pull the composition toward a soft leather glove rather than a bouquet. The lily brightens the suede just enough to keep the air around the wearer feeling fresh, which is why this sits so naturally in a sunlit office or a morning walk through a city street. It stays near the body, so the person beside you notices it only when you lean in.

Tonka bean and rose close the structure with a gentle sweetness that never becomes heavy. The vanilla and powdery accords in the mix round off the sharper edges of the birch, giving the whole thing a steady, reliable character that carries through a busy schedule without needing attention.

The animalic thread underneath the amber means it is not entirely safe, and that small trace of risk is exactly why it works for someone who wants a musky skin scent with a bit of backbone during the day.

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