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Musc Elixir Precieux
The quiet intimacy of a late-night conversation in a dimly lit room, where the warmth of white musk and powdery notes create an atmosphere of subtle seduction.
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Musc Elixir PrecieuxPremium · $100–250
100%Similar accords, often for lessAl Janaan · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · all 1 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by François Demachy for Dior, Musc Elixir Precieux is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance that embodies the luxurious and layered essence of Les Elixirs Precieux collection. This elixir combines intense white musk with powdery and slightly animalic notes to create an opulent scent experience. The composition opens with a soft sweetness before settling into a base that feels both warm and enveloping, perfect for those who seek sophistication and depth.
This fragrance blooms slowly on the skin, so it's best to apply two sprays to your pulse points and let it develop over time. Avoid layering with other scents unless you intend to experiment within the Les Elixirs Precieux collection for a personalized olfactory experience.
Fig. 01 — Musc Elixir Precieux, Dior
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François Demachy
Dior's guardian of dreamsFrançois Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood.
“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”
François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
Designer Dior
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The originalMusc Elixir PrecieuxDior · Premium · $100–250AjmalAl JanaanAll 1 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.29 (31)100%Match
ALREHAB PERFUMES · 2014Anfas Al MuskAll 1 of its listed notes are in this oneunder $40★ 4.29 (21)
With Dior Tendre Poison Parfum
Adds citrus, woody and vanilla; shares musk.
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What people
are saying.
A polarising scent: loved by 19%, disliked or hated by 40%.