Poudre de Musc

Poudre de Musc by Parfums de Nicolaï is an unisex eau de parfum in the premium price tier. It opens with mandarin, petitgrain and raspberry, moves into rose, orange blossom, carnation, hawthorn and aldehydes and dries down to musk, sandalwood and amber. Expect around 8 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.

Notes, explained

Opening

Mandarin Soft, sweet, almost powdery citrus. Gentler than orange.
Petitgrain Bitter twigs and leaves of the orange tree. Dry and a little green.
Raspberry Tart, jammy and slightly fuzzy. Very popular in modern sweet scents.

Heart

Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Orange Blossom Sweet, soapy and sunny. Neroli's warmer sibling.
Carnation Spicy, clove-like floral. Old-school and a bit peppery.
Hawthorn Almondy white blossom. Slightly powdery and hedgerow-like.
Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.

Dry-down

Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
Amber Warm, golden and resinous. Not a real material — a blend that glows.

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