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Serge Lutens

Clair de musc

2003 · Unisex · Animalic & Leather

Clair de musc by Serge Lutens was launched in 2003, an animalic & leather fragrance unisex, composed by Christopher Sheldrake. Its accord profile is led by musky, powdery and iris. Key notes: Musk, Iris and Neroli.

At a glance

Dominant accordsmusky, powdery, iris
Key notesMusk, Iris, Neroli, Bergamot
Community rating3.86/5 from 2,213 votes

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Accord profile

musky21%powdery20%iris16%citrus13%violet11%earthy10%white floral9%

Note pyramid

Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.

About this fragrance

Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.

Clair de musc (2003) is a floral musk built on a top accord of musk, iris, neroli, and bergamot. The listed pyramid ends there, but the main accords tell the rest: a 100% musky signature, 93% powdery, 74% iris, 60% citrus, 52% violet, and 48% earthy. That means you get a soft, clean musk wrapped in iris powder, lifted by neroli and bergamot, with a violet-like floralcy and a faint earthy undertone. Perfumer Christopher keeps it close to the skin.

Collectors who love skin scents, iris, or vintage musk will find this a quiet, refined wear. It suits anyone wanting a unisex, low-projection fragrance for daily or office use. Because the heart and base notes aren't specified, judge it by the accords: if you dislike powder or musk, skip it. Otherwise, it's a subtle staple for musk purists.

中文簡介

Clair de musc(2003)係一款花香麝香,前調由麝香、鳶尾、橙花同佛手柑組成。雖然官網只列到前調,但主調數據顯示:麝香100%、粉感93%、鳶尾74%、柑橘60%、紫羅蘭52%、泥土感48%。聞落係乾淨柔和嘅麝香,包住鳶尾粉香,橙花同佛手柑帶嚟清爽,紫羅蘭花香隱約,尾段有少少泥土氣息。調香師Christopher將佢做得貼膚。

適合鍾意偽素體香、鳶尾或復古麝香嘅收藏家。中性、低擴散,日常或辦公室都用得。由於中後調無標明,揀之前先睇主調:唔鍾意粉感或麝香就避開;否則,呢支係麝香迷嘅低調常備。

Reference data

HouseSerge Lutens
NameClair de musc
Launched2003
Marketed asUnisex
Dominant familyAnimalic & Leather
PerfumerChristopher
Notes recorded4
Accords7

Quick answers

Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.

What are the notes in Clair de musc?

Clair de musc by Serge Lutens: top notes are Musk, Iris, Neroli and Bergamot.

What accords does Clair de musc have?

The dominant accords recorded for Clair de musc are musky (100.0%); powdery (92.9%); iris (74.0%); citrus (59.5%); violet (52.0%).

Who created Clair de musc?

Clair de musc by Serge Lutens was composed by Christopher Sheldrake.

When was Clair de musc launched?

Clair de musc by Serge Lutens was first released in 2003.

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