Calice BeckerThe nose · 103 fragrances · also made Ambre Eccentrico (2015)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Essential Parfums · Sold as unisex
The Musc Extrait
A cozy afternoon spent sipping honey-infused tea by a crackling fire, where the warmth of spices meets the comforting embrace of powdery musk.
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The Musc ExtraitPremium · $100–250
40%Similar accords, often for lessBling · AjmalBudget tier, under $40 · shares cinnamon, musk and patchouli8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
The Musc Extrait by Essential Parfums, launched in 2025 and crafted by Calice Becker, is a bold statement of modern haute perfumery. The composition opens with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, adding a layer of complexity before settling into a rich base of musk, patchouli, amber, and honey. This fragrance embodies the rebellious spirit of Essential Parfums, combining traditional notes in an innovative way that feels both familiar and new.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points and let it settle for a few minutes before leaving. The spicy top notes are fleeting but vibrant, while the musky base develops gradually over time, making it ideal for an evening out.
Fig. 01 — The Musc Extrait, Essential Parfums
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Calice Becker
Flowers inside a bottle of eau de cologneCalice Becker (Asancheyev-Becker) is a French master perfumer and director of the Givaudan Perfumery School, whose fascination with perfume began as a child asking how flowers get inside a bottle of eau de cologne.
“I like to add a dose of intrigue because nothing catches the attention of a touch of something unexpected.”
Calice Becker · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio); primary not located
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The originalThe Musc ExtraitEssential Parfums · Premium · $100–250Ajmal · 2012BlingShares Cinnamon, Musk and Patchouliunder $40★ 3.47 (86)
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What people
are saying.
Warmly received so far: loved by 44%, disliked or hated by 10%.