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Frederic Malle · Sold as unisex
Musc Ravageur Limited Edition 2018
The cozy corner of an intimate library, where the warmth of vanilla and musk mingles with the crispness of citrus and spices.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Musc Ravageur Limited Edition 2018Luxury · $250+
55%Similar accords, often for lessL de Lolita Lempicka · Lolita LempickaMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 6 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Maurice Roucel crafted Musc Ravageur Limited Edition 2018 in 2018 for Frederic Malle's niche fragrance house, offering a complex blend that oscillates between warmth and spiciness. The composition opens with tangerine and bergamot, bringing a zesty freshness to the forefront before giving way to the heart of lavender and cloves. The base notes of vanilla, musk, and tonka bean create an enveloping warmth, while guaiac wood and cedar add depth and earthiness. This fragrance is a proof of Roucel's skill in balancing contrasting elements to create a cohesive and compelling scent.
Apply this parfum in light layers; its rich musky base notes take time to unfold fully. It’s best worn close to the skin for a more personal experience rather than projecting into a room.
Fig. 01 — Musc Ravageur Limited Edition 2018, 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.
Warmly received so far: loved by 71%, disliked or hated by 13%.