I just got a 5ml decant of musc ravageur oil in the mail. w00t.
After researching tons of fragrances, reading forums, and checking reviews, I decided on a fragrance. But then i found out Ajmal Musk Ghazelle is nearly impossible to get, I decided to get Musc Ravageur. I wanted a rich and complex scent that I can put a small amount on and not have to bathe in it. I wanted to walk past people and have heads turn, because they’ve never smelled anything like it. Something that could fill a room but be subtle and pleasant at the same time. Something that whispers “Sex.” This seems to fit the bill. Its rich and yet subtle. Clean, yet dirty. Me likey.
So initial thought is that it smells like vanilla, white-chocolate-amaretto, bubble-gum, and fresh-baked cupcakes. I think if I were to smell this on a woman, I would be driven insane. its sexy alright, but a bit feminine. I think I’ll give it a shot and test it out for a while. I can’t stop smelling my forearm, which means it’s probably going to win me over. I think I can make it seem masculine, depending on my attire and attitude.
Anyone tried this stuff? anyone own this stuff? Thoughts?
I see that two of you have fallen in love w/ Musc Ravageur as I have started using it in 08, the same year I did. I am very curious if you have re purchased and now notice a difference. I have recently (Feb 2011) replenished my supply and am so disappointed. It’s as though I am smelling something totally different. No outrageously wonderful top notes, no lingering scent the next day.
I have returned my first order to Barney’s, thinking it old. Then I ordered from Editions de Parfum Frederic Malle in NY…but same thing. And the oil isn’t any more like what I have used since 08 than the parfum. Does anyone know what is going on with this? Editions says the formulation wasn’t changed…but my formulation hasn’t either…I had a friend smell it and he too notices the difference. Any info? advice? observations? Thanks! Carol
Hiya - I couldn’t find any suggestion that this perfume has been reworked in any way, but a few people have said that this perfume goes off quickly especially if it hasn’t been stored properly. Obviously, that probably has nothing to do with you, and everything to do with it being left in a warm warehouse or a shop window display, or just waiting around for ages for someone to spend a huge amount to buy it…(worth every penny though). I’ve never tried this myself, but apparently some people have rejuvinated this scent by spraying out the first few sprays to ensure the nozzle is clean of any stale perfume, and by bunging it in the fridge until it’s very cold, but not freezing. I’d be interested to know if that works!