55 community ratings

Musc-Ambre Gris

2017UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.3/ 10

Community score
55 ratings

Affinessence Musc-Ambre Gris pairs patchouli, Haitian vetiver and ambergris with black musk, giving a green, woody unisex scent.

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Skunky's take: Green and lively, my nose is lying in the grass.

How does it perform?

From 48 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.9 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

5.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Maté Patchouli Black musk

White truffle

Haitian vetiver Ambergris

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Green
Spicy
Woody
Animal
Powdery
Resinous
Earthy

What does Musc-Ambre Gris smell like?

Maté and white truffle give it a green, earthy edge, while patchouli and Haitian vetiver set that against a woody base. Black musk and ambergris add an animal, powdery and slightly resinous warmth. The spicy side stays in the background, so the whole reads dry and natural.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and fall, with winter close behind and summer well back. Leisure, daily wear and evenings lead, and some choose it for the office. Voters lean towards calling it masculine, though it works as unisex. Dolce & Gabbana Velvet Patchouli and Jovoy Incident Diplomatique have a close profile.