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Mizensir · Sold as unisex
Very Musc
The quiet confidence of a well-worn leather armchair in a dimly lit study, where the scent of incense and vanilla creates a cocoon of comfort.
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Very MuscLuxury · $250+
43%Similar accords, often for lessThe World According to Arthur · Penhaligon'sPremium tier, $100–250 · shares clary sage, tonka bean and incense8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Very Musc by Mizensir was launched in 2019 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas. This fragrance is a rich blend of musky and amber notes, with an underlying complexity that includes smoky and animalic accords. The opening features clary sage and lemon, providing a fresh yet intriguing start before giving way to a heart of ylang-ylang and tonka bean. These sweet and floral elements soften the intensity of the base, which is anchored by musk, incense, and Madagascar vanilla, creating an enveloping warmth that feels both intimate and lasting.
Very Musc blooms slowly on the skin, so apply it generously to pulse points for maximum impact. The smoky base notes take time to develop fully, making this fragrance ideal for an evening out or a cozy night in.
Fig. 01 — Very Musc, Mizensir
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Designer Mizensir
More from the house · founded 2002 · Switzerland
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 17%.