2nd Day in Chicago and decided to go with something sweet. The initial opening is a sweet scent coming from the Pear with some undertones of citrus. At 15 minutes the scent is smooth and I am starting to pick up some additional sweetness from the Ambrette. At 30 minutes there is a very nice and toned down sweetness coming from the Pear and Ambrette (Musk Mallow) which is making this fragrance sit quite nicely on my skin. 60 minutes into the wear the fragrance is still a sweet and subtle scent. The Benzoin and Musk are definitely present and providing a smoothness to the scent profile that is quite elegant. The dry down of this fragrance is a very nice subtle and sweet fragrance that is perfect for a meeting or office setting. Performance: The projection of this fragrance is OK with a scent bubble of about 18" for about 90 minutes. The sillage is also OK with a scent trail of just under 2 feet for about 2 hours. Longevity on my skin is also OK with the fragrance lasting about 5 to 6 hours and becoming a skin scent after about 3 hours.

This fragrance is stunning, a slipper, a hidden gem. Wow! I just can’t believe I have had this one sitting on my shelf’s without being used ever before. It’s one of those fragrances that puts a smile on your face as soon as you smell the first spray (in my experience). This one can be polarizing; it’s for acquired tastes or trained noses. People compare it with Gucci Guilty Absolute (I have it), but I can’t disagree more. They have some similarities, but Musamam it’s a way better and complex scent profile by far. First impressions for many are not too pleasant because it has a “oud” like nuance that pushes people away from it. But sniffing the atomizer or a paper strip will not unleash the full aromatic experience of the fragrance. If you like leather fragrances, you need to check this one out. This one opens with a beautiful combination of citrusy/sweet, spicy/leathery, floral, and woody nuances. As it dries down, the citrusy/sweet is still present but leaving space for the ambery, woody, slightly smoky and resinous nuances to shine and blend it to become a very alluring, refined, and sophisticated aroma that will make you stand out. Projection and longevity are great. I’m so glad to have it on my collection and cannot wait to get the new Musamam Black Intense.