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L'Artisan Parfumeur · Sold as unisex
Mure et Musc
A late summer afternoon in a vineyard, where ripe blackberries hang heavy on the vines, mingling with the earthy aroma of damp moss.
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Mure et MuscPremium · $100–250
43%Similar accords, often for lessPurple Label · Ralph LaurenMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 4 of its 8 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Mure et Musc by L'Artisan Parfumeur is a fragrance that embodies the essence of ripe blackberries and musk, capturing the sweet and earthy notes that define it. Created in 1978 by Jean-Francois Laporte, this unisex parfum opens with bright citrus and aromatic basil before giving way to the deep, lush red berries. The heart is a harmonious blend of blackberry and red berries, while the base of musk and oakmoss grounds it with warmth and earthiness. Mure et Musc was one of the early compositions that popularized the fruity-musky genre, setting the stage for many subsequent perfumes in this category.
Apply Mure et Musc sparingly as it is highly concentrated; one or two sprays are sufficient. Let it settle for about an hour before fully appreciating its depth and complexity. This fragrance pairs well with warm weather and intimate settings, where its rich notes can unfold close to the skin.
Fig. 01 — Mure et Musc, L'Artisan Parfumeur
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Jean-Francois Laporte
The founder of niche perfumeryJean-François Laporte was a French perfumer born in 1948 who founded Sisley in 1972, later selling it to Count Hubert d'Ornano, before establishing L'Artisan Parfumeur in 1976 — one of the first niche fragrance houses — offering an alternative to mass-market perfume through rare and unusual materials like celery, ginger, basil, and osmanthus.
The Mure et Musc line
6 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer L'Artisan Parfumeur
More from the house · founded 1976 · France
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 20%, disliked or hated by 24%.