151 community ratings

Musc des Sables

Name: Musc des Sables
Brand: Les Indémodables

Perfumer: Antoine Lie

2018UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.9/ 10

Community score
151 ratings

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Les Indémodables Musc des Sables is a sweet, spicy unisex scent that pairs cinnamon, cardamom and Venezuelan tonka bean absolute with musk and Siam benzoin.

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How does it perform?

From 114 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.9 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.5 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.5 /10

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

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% 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

Cinnamon Cardamom

Venezuelan tonka bean absolute

Italian green mandarin orange

Musk Siam benzoin Orris absolute Bitter almond Ambergris Indonesian patchouli

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Citrus
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy

What does Musc des Sables smell like?

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen most often for evenings and leisure time. Feminine and masculine votes run close, so it doesn't lean firmly to either side.

Citrus, floral and powdery touches add a little brightness over the sweet, spicy core. Italian green mandarin orange and cardamom open it lively, while cinnamon, tonka and bitter almond keep it creamy and warm. Musk, ambergris, benzoin and patchouli leave a resinous, woody trail. Filippo Sorcinelli Opus 1144 and Serge Lutens Santal blanc have a similar profile.