39 community ratings

Musk Aswad

2015UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
39 ratings

Maison Anthony Marmin Musk Aswad is a unisex oriental that deepens the sweetness of prune and vanilla with honey, musk and amber; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: A happy scent with fruity accords in front.

How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.8 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.3 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

8.0 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

79% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Earthy
Smoky

What does Musk Aswad smell like?

It opens with prune and vanilla, giving a fruity sweetness. In the heart, Indian vetiver and honey come forward, adding an earthy, woody side. Musk and amber dominate the base, while spicy, smoky and animal tones give the scent a dark character.

Longevity is rated very strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is favoured for evenings and nights out. More voters read it as masculine, though a fair number find it feminine. Stéphane Humbert Lucas Ô Hira and Tom Ford Amber Absolute have a close profile.