LavenderOpens with
CinnamonHeart
MuskDries down to
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Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Musc Ravageur
A velvet-draped lounge in the early hours of the morning, where whispers and shadows linger long after the rest have left.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Musc RavageurLuxury · $250+
49%Similar accords, often for lessDaarej pour Homme · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2000 by Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, Musc Ravageur is a bold and unapologetic composition crafted by perfumer Maurice Roucel. This fragrance has been hailed as Roucel's magnum opus and remains one of Frederic Malle’s bestsellers. The scent opens with an invigorating burst of lavender and citrus notes before diving into the heart of cinnamon, cloves, and orris root, which add a warm spiciness to the composition. At its core, Musc Ravageur is defined by its rich, enveloping musk and vanilla base, combined with amber and tonka bean for an intensely sensual experience that was controversial upon release for its bold, sexually charged character.
Musc Ravageur is a scent that blooms slowly on skin. Apply two sprays at pulse points to allow it to develop fully. The musk and amber base notes take time to reveal their depth, making this fragrance ideal for evenings or special occasions when you want a scent that evolves throughout the night.
Fig. 01 — Musc Ravageur, Frederic Malle
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Maurice Roucel
The sensualistMaurice Roucel is a master perfumer at Symrise whose prolific career spans five decades and hundreds of fragrances.
“It is a tool for perfumers only. But we finish on the skin.”
Maurice Roucel · CaFleureBon interview
The Musc Ravageur line
5 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Frederic Malle
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 53%, disliked or hated by 12%.