Alyssa Ashley Musk (1968)
by Alyssa Ashley

Alyssa Ashley is your basic musk redolent with all the glories of a good laundry detergent and some white flowers. That's about it. AA Musk is basic musk, has no development or discernible dry down, and is cloying. 'Tis a decent musk and cheap, and that's about it.

I wore this in the late 70s. was shocked to learn that it is still available. I bought mine on ebay but later discovered, and rather enjoyed, her website www:alyssaAshley.com. I say that I enjoyed the website because I liked the music that plays when you visit the site. It is a flute and it issues a soft call to my old memories. I was disappointed when a man's voice intruded to announce the fragrances - just flute please!
I have this in the EDT and the perfume oil. The EDT is, to my nose, too harsh and lacks the character I remember. The perfume oil - perfect. It is a clean, slightly floral musk. It is like nothing else I have ever smelled since 1978, I have been told that Jovan Musk is much preferred to this - I prefer the Alyssa Ashley - it's almost as if it is sincere and serene whereas the Jovan seems, by comparison, more modern, bolder, and more direct.

Still one of the best musks available. Big plus for a huge amount of side products.

Kind of surprising that although is was marked unisex in the first place; it hasn’t found its way to the use of men. This is most of the times considered to be a fragrance for ladies. For instance, this is quite popular here in Finland (has always been) but I have never heard that some man actually used it.

Kind of shame, this. It IS quite clearly more towards feminine side for sure, but still extremely suitable for men too. (C’mon!!)

Clean, fresh, floral musk. Extremely versatile. Smells very good and is available in 3 different concentrations. (EdT, EdP, Parfum)

Top: Sicilian Bergamot, Orange Blossom
Heart: Aldehydes, Jasmin, Rose, Ylang Ylang, Iris, Clove
Base: Oak Moss, Tonka Beans, Amber

A bland, clean musk ... you can do better!

I am the queen of musks! They just work for me! They're clean smelling. This one is very feminine, fresh and clean smelling. I can't see it for a guy, nope, not at all! A bit too feminine. Very nice.

This is second by a mile to Jovan Musk to me. I only have the oil, and should really try the spray form, as I find oils too soft in general. This I find very, very soapy and clean, with not enough to interest me all day long. It's perfect, though, for after-shower-cleanness before bed, and I combine it then with one of Johnnson's three baby colognes (I believe they're different to the one available in the States). I don't get spiciness or warmth in this oil at ALL. But very nice! Clean, clean, clean.