109 community ratings

Musc Intense

2012WomenClassic

7.1/ 10

Community score
109 ratings

Nicolaï Musc Intense is a women's perfume that opens on pear, moves into a floral heart of rose, jasmine and carnation, and settles on amber, sandalwood and musk.

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How does it perform?

From 82 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.8 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.2 /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

Medium risk

68% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Animal
Powdery

What does Musc Intense smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good, so it is moderate in strength but clearly noticeable. Most voters pick spring and fall, with summer and winter further behind. It leans towards leisure, evening and daily wear, and it can also be worn at the office. Most voters read it as feminine, though some call it masculine.

It starts fresh and floral, then turns fruity and sweet: pear, Turkish rose and jasmine absolute come forward, while carnation adds a spicy edge. Over time amber, sandalwood and musk take over, and the scent dries down powdery, creamy and slightly animalic. Avon Perceive and Narciso Rodriguez For Her L'Absolu have a close profile.