Musc de Soie by Van Cleef & Arpels
Brand: Van Cleef & Arpels
Concentration: EDP
Scent overview
A silky skin musk: sparkling aldehydes and neroli over iris, white musks and cashmeran, on creamy sandalwood and benzoin.
Is Musc de Soie worth it?
How it smells: Opens with aldehydes and neroli, iris and white musk at the heart, then dries down to sandalwood and benzoin.
Scent Score: 64/100 (Good). Under the radar. New and picking up. Worth getting to know before everyone else does. Performance 61, versatility 81, layerability 51 and value 61, each out of 100.
What to expect: Longevity: Lasts a few hours. Reapply for the evening. Projection: Stays close to the skin. Best for: Spring, fall and winter, for the office and daytime. Layering: Layers well with many fragrances. Leans: Unisex.
Scent Character
EDP · Introduced 2024 · Unisex
Key accords: Aldehydes, Neroli, Iris, White Musk, Cashmeran, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Aldehydes
- Neroli
Heart Notes
- Iris
- White Musk
- Cashmeran
Base Notes
- Sandalwood
- Benzoin
Occasions: Office, Daytime, Casual
Seasons: Spring, Fall, Winter
Fragrance overview
Musc de Soie by Van Cleef & Arpels belongs to the floral fragrance family. A silky skin musk: sparkling aldehydes and neroli over iris, white musks and cashmeran, on creamy sandalwood and benzoin. Musc de Soie opens with Aldehydes and Neroli. The heart brings Iris, White Musk, and Cashmeran. It dries down to Sandalwood and Benzoin.
How to wear Musc de Soie
On skin, Musc de Soie by Van Cleef & Arpels has good longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration. It's best in spring, fall, and winter. Reach for it for office, daytime, and casual. Its best layering match in the catalog is Sedbury by Parfums de Marly. Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 1 spray Sedbury and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Musc de Soie opens with Aldehydes and Neroli.
The heart brings Iris, White Musk, and Cashmeran.
It dries down to Sandalwood and Benzoin.
What to layer with Musc de Soie
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and benzoin.
Order: Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 1 spray Sedbury
Aqua Vitae Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share white musk and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Aqua Vitae Cologne forte on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 2 sprays Aqua Vitae Cologne forte
724 Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share aldehydes, white musk, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer 724 Cologne forte on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 2 sprays 724 Cologne forte
Allure Homme Sport by Chanel
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share aldehydes, neroli, and white musk.
Order: Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Allure Homme Sport on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 2 sprays Allure Homme Sport
Magnetic Blend 7 by Initio Parfums Privés
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share white musk and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Magnetic Blend 7 on top for woody lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 1 spray Magnetic Blend 7
Pairings to approach with care
Golden Dallah by Xerjoff
Not Recommended · 30/99
Golden Dallah has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Golden Dallah brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Golden Dallah on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 1 spray Golden Dallah
Oudgasm Chocolate Oud 11 by KAYALI
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
Oudgasm Chocolate Oud 11 has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Oudgasm Chocolate Oud 11 brings an oriental contrast to this floral scent.
Order: Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Oudgasm Chocolate Oud 11 on top for oriental lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 1 spray Oudgasm Chocolate Oud 11
Related fragrances and why
- Sedbury by Parfums de Marly — Both include iris and benzoin.
- Aqua Vitae Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include white musk and sandalwood.
- 724 Cologne forte by Maison Francis Kurkdjian — Both include aldehydes, white musk, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Musc de Soie?
Musc de Soie opens with Aldehydes and Neroli. The heart brings Iris, White Musk, and Cashmeran. It dries down to Sandalwood and Benzoin.
How long does Musc de Soie last, and how strong is it?
Musc de Soie by Van Cleef & Arpels has good longevity, intimate projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDP concentration.
When should you wear Musc de Soie?
It's best in spring, fall, and winter. It suits office, daytime, and casual.
What layers well with Musc de Soie?
Sedbury by Parfums de Marly is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Floral and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share iris and benzoin. Apply Musc de Soie first as your base layer. Its floral character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Sedbury on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Musc de Soie : 1 spray Sedbury.
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