Narciso Rodriguez for Him Musk
The violet leaf opens sharp and green, almost metallic, cutting through the air with a patchouli-tinged edge that feels modern and angular.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 9 accords.
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- Musky75
- Sweet50
- Violet50
- Fruity
By the editors · 2 min readThe violet leaf opens sharp and green, almost metallic, cutting through the air with a patchouli-tinged edge that feels modern and angular. Within minutes, the composition softens into something warmer but never sweet—white musk takes center stage, but this is musk as structure rather than comfort, clean without being soapy, intimate without crossing into powder.
As it settles, a subtle interplay emerges between the musky base and lingering traces of that initial green brightness, creating an austere elegance that stays close to the skin. The overall effect is restrained and somewhat cerebral, more about negative space than abundance.
This is for someone who finds traditional masculine fragrances too heavy or demonstrative. It suits minimalist sensibilities—the fragrance equivalent of a well-cut shirt in good fabric, worn without fuss.
Scent twins
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