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By Kilian Musk Oud vs M. Micallef Emir
Musk Oud for the community favourite, Emir for the value.
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Notes
Top
LemonCardamomCoriander
Heart
Bulgarian RoseGeraniumCypressArtemisia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MuskRumIncensePatchouli
Accords
Aromatic
100%
Rose
81%
Oud
80%
Fresh spicy
75%
Warm spicy
73%
Musky
68%
Performance
LongevityEternal
SillageEnormous
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Musk Oud by By Kilian is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women and men. Musk Oud was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander; middle notes are Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Cypress and Artemisia; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Rum, Incense and Patchouli.
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Notes
Top
GrapefruitOrange
Heart
GeraniumWhite PepperSage
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedarMusk
Accords
Fresh spicy
100%
Aromatic
75%
Citrus
67%
Oud
65%
Woody
60%
Warm spicy
58%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Emir by M. Micallef is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Emir was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Jean-Claude Astier. Top notes are Grapefruit and Orange; middle notes are Geranium, White Pepper and Sage; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Cedar and Musk. EMIR is part of the Exclusif collection for which the bottles are hand-decorated with Swarovski crystals.EMIR opens on citrus notes of grapefruit and orange, supported by geranium. Spiced by pepper, the flavor begins to reveal its power. Rich in patchouli, cedar and musk, its background is mainly expressed on the opulent scent of aoud. EMIR radiates masculinity.
Notes in Common
24% sharedShared (4)
GeraniumAgarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouli
Only in Musk Oud
LemonCardamomCorianderBulgarian RoseCypressArtemisiaRumIncense
Only in Emir
GrapefruitOrangeWhite PepperSageCedar
Rating
4.34vs4.07
Ratings
1,071vs388
Concentration
EDPvs
Launch Year
2013vs2010
Which should I buy?
Musk Oud for the community favourite, Emir for the value.
- Musk Oud is rated higher by the community: 4.34 from 1,071 ratings, against 4.07 from 388.
- Longevity votes lean "eternal" for Musk Oud and "long lasting" for Emir.
- Sillage votes lean "enormous" for Musk Oud versus "strong" for Emir.
- Both are voted best for winter and fall.
- By Kilian is a luxury house (typically $250+), while M. Micallef is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Musk Oud if you want the higher-rated option and the budget allows; buy Emir if value for money matters most.