Oud Musc
Perfumer: Caroline Sabas
16 ratings
From your scent profile
Narciso Rodriguez Oud Musc is a sweet, spicy women's fragrance that links the dry brightness of myrtle and black pepper to the warm depth of musk, frankincense and oud.
Skunky's take: Opens sweet, so if sugar is not your thing, think twice.
How does it perform?
From 26 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.
Blind buy risk
69% 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
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Resinous
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
ResinousWhat does Oud Musc smell like?
It opens with myrtle and black pepper, a spicy, slightly sharp start. Musk comes forward in the heart and softens the scent, then frankincense and oud take over, settling into a woody, resinous, oriental warmth. The sweetness never dominates; it stays balanced against the spice and wood.
Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good, though the number of votes is small. Its warm, resinous build suits cooler days and evening wear. Those after a similar profile could also look at Narciso Rodriguez Amber Musc and Al Rehab Musk Makkah.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Myrtle
- Black pepper
First hours
- Musk
Towards evening
- Frankincense
- Oud
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 38%Autumn
- 33%Winter
- 29%Spring
Autumn
Winter
Spring- Evening25%
- Daytime21%
- Casual21%
- Nighttime21%
- Office13%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
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53% match8: Myrrh Blood-Drop / Goutte de Sang
Binet-Papillon · 2015
52% matchAmber Musc / For Her Amber Musc
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51% matchRaghba / رغبة (Eau de Parfum)
Lattafa
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Fragrance Du Bois · 2013
50% matchAmbre (Eau de Parfum)
Molinard · 2015
49% matchVelvet Desert Oud
Dolce & Gabbana · 2013
47% matchOud for Greatness (Eau de Parfum)
Initio · 2018
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Last updated: October 26, 2026