Musk
by Etro

So shy, it comes almost fainted from the bottle. Nothing special, just a simple, almost linear white musk scent. Longevity is tragic. Unworthy of the Etro logo.
Νotes from Etro : Top Notes :Bergamote, Pamplemousse, Verveine, Middle notes :Bois de Gaïac, Cèdre, Notes Florales, Basenotes : Muscs Blancs, Santal Inde

Begins with a gentle citrus opening—subtle, transparent, actually…nearly negligible. It takes a while for the woods of the heart to collect themselves and show some backbone, but soon there is an unassuming wood accord with, I think, the gaiac wood taking precedence and some sandalwood and cedar in the background. It certainly is not an impressive wood accord, and I wonder why the fragrance was called Musk. When the musk finally appears, it seems to be a white musk. The way the fragrance begins with almost no substance and gradually grows, reminds me of the way Floris Sandalwood performs, but only for a moment because Floris Sandalwood eventually turns into a wonderfully complete and pure sandalwood fragrance. This one turns into…white musk, and I can get as good white musks for one third the cost…without the wait.