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Jean Paul Gaultier

Musc Terrible

Perfumer: Quentin Bisch

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10
Community score
58 ratings
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Jean Paul Gaultier Musc Terrible is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that suits autumn and winter days best.

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How does it perform?

From 56 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
7.7 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage
7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle
8.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.8 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Sweet
  2. Synthetic
  3. Spicy
  4. Woody
  5. Powdery

What does Musc Terrible smell like?

Cinnamon and pink pepper open with a spicy warmth. Vanilla comes forward in the heart and sweetens the scent, while musk lays a soft, powdery base underneath. The woody and synthetic accords keep the sweetness from getting too heavy.

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind and summer chosen less often. It wears easily for leisure, evenings and nights out. Feminine and masculine votes are close, so it sits comfortably between the two.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Cinnamon
    • Pink pepper
  2. First hours

    • Vanilla
  3. Towards evening

    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 35%
    Autumn
  • 30%
    Winter
  • 24%
    Spring
  • 11%
    Summer
  • Casual
    23%
  • Evening
    21%
  • Nighttime
    20%
  • Daytime
    18%
  • Office
    18%

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