92 community ratings

Exquisite Musk

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

8.0/ 10

Community score
92 ratings

Yves Saint Laurent Exquisite Musk is a unisex scent built on musk, patchouli and oud, with rose and spice resting on a sweet, powdery base.

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Skunky's take: A floral hello, my nose just bloomed.

How does it perform?

From 82 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.1 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.6 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.3 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

90% 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.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Powdery
Creamy

What does Exquisite Musk smell like?

After an opening of ginger, the heart brings rose, cinnamon and nutmeg to the front. The base gathers musk, patchouli, labdanum, oud and benzoin, and the animalic notes give it a warm, creamy, slightly oriental feel. The floral and sweet sides dominate, balanced by spice and woody tones.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads a little more feminine, though it suits men as well. Monolab Black Star and Régalien Kashmeran have a close profile.