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Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur is an Oriental fragrance launched in 2000 and created by the well-known Maurice Roucel.  A spiced oriental that is husky and sensual with an amazing little gingerbread note. Sometimes interpreted as complete vampy musk and other times as warm and cuddly, it is an unforgettable fragrance. Notes of lavender, bergamot, clove, cinnamon, gaiac wood, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, musk, amber, coumarin, tonka bean and tonkitone.

Reviews for Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur

From Kafkaesque  - "Musc Ravageur is a really simple scent on my skin from start to finish. It is almost entirely dominated by spicy gingerbread in a haze of golden, ambered warmth. The ginger is candied and sweet, dusted with spicy cloves, and light sprinkles of a much softer cinnamon. The cloves never smell meaty, sweaty, or peppered the way it can in some fragrances, probably because it’s highly refined and then cut through with both vanilla and tonka creaminess. It’s a minor touch on my skin in any event, at least in its own right, because it feels almost completely subsumed into the overall gingerbread bouquet."

From Bois de Jasmin - "Musc Ravageur starts to unfold at once. Its animalic elements are seamlessly blended into dark vanillic warmth, interspersed with cool notes of bergamot and lavender. The heightened interplay of powerful sensations, from hot glow of amber to icy sting of citrus, is what makes Musc Ravageur a memorable composition from the first inhale"

 

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Perfume Name Frederic Malle Musc Ravageur
Year Introduced 2000
Perfumer Maurice Roucel
Gender Unisex
Strength Eau de parfum, edp
Notes Lavender, bergamot, clove, cinnamon, gaiac wood, cedar, sandalwood, vanilla, musk, amber, coumarin, tonka bean and tonkitone.
Country of Origin France

 

11 Reviews

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  • ScentVerve - 2nd Mar 2022

    4
    Musc Ravageur--I finally get it

    I was excited about 2 months ago to get a decent of Musc Ravageur because of the great reviews I read. I was looking for an animalic Musk but something mild that wasn’t too hairy and didn’t have legs like some hardcore animalic-musks. Being new to the fragrance scene, I did my research and took the plunge for a 2 ml decant. I did most of my research at Fragrantica and Parfumo. Well, I got my decant and did the test on wrist, I was disappointed. Not disappointed in that Musc Ravageur wasn’t a good scent; disappointed in that it wasn’t a good scent fit for me at that moment. Also, I was expecting more musk scent to be honest-that I wasn’t detecting at the time. Have you heard that you can train your nose? Well, it’s true. I’ve done this with essential oils and perfumes, and now Musc Ravageur. I’ve been going back and retesting MR about every three weeks and up until today it’s been mostly gourmand and powdery-floral. Mind you, MR was one of the first decants I purchased. Today, I finally get the musk note and it was quite glorious. It didn’t hit me like a ton of bricks. I still get the beautiful floral lavender. The vanilla, tangerine, lavender, and Tonka bean I think make MR seem more floral and sweeter as well as the white powdery slightly animalic-musk. The opening is quite unique. Here, I detect a very peculiar but admirable sexy-musty tinge that fades on dry down; this is my favorite part of the fragrance. I very so wish I had the original formula—being more animalic. However, I can see the brilliance in the perfumer Maurice Roucel. Musc Ravageur is one of the reasons why I like fragrances. In the beginning, I didn’t care for the scent for my personal use, now I’m thinking in terms of a larger decant or full bottle worthy. I can’t say this enough—Train you nose, don’t give up on a fragrance the first time you smell it, learn about the essential oils, absolutes, aroma chemicals and ingredients in the bottle. Oh, and train your nose. Oh, and train your nose. Say it with me! The tangerine provides its sweetness and is paired with bergamot and oodles of lavender. In the heart notes, you get ample offerings of cinnamon and cloves which gets feeling gourmand. Pretty spicy and sweet energy going on by now. There is no shortage of vanilla in the base notes as well as vanilla, musk, amber, tonka bean, sandalwood, cedarwood and Guaiac wood. IMO, Guaiac wood is the often-unsung hero in many base note accords. At times, I think I can smell the guaiac wood in MR. By itself, Guaiac wood can be unimpressive but paired with other notes such as sandalwood and cedar, it can be a really valuable scent material. IMO this is a unisex fragrance. I notice some guys fear and steer away from the powdery or floral fragrances and that it may not be what they’re looking for. I guess it’s up to the individual, but I certainly think we should consider giving some things a try that we normally wouldn’t try or give a chance to. I don’t think it’s necessarily a fragrance for a guy to wear with his buddy to go fishing or out at poker night with the guys. It's more of date night with your significant other. That’s why people have so many fragrances—there’s a fragrance for every situation and event. It also depends on your emotions and what you’re feeling in that particular moment. Being a male myself I am learning to appreciate more florals in men’s frags and unisex perfumes. I like both—I do have threshold of how much floralcy I like in colognes. The more I educate myself on the subject, the more I understand—the more I understand—the more I appreciate. It helps with my PTSD as well. It’s win—win. But most of all, be comfortable in what you wear! All in all, I highly recommend this fragrance. It’s certainly worth a sample from such a great perfume house. Thanks to Surrender to Chance for great customer service-appreciated.

  • e raw - 9th Apr 2021

    5
    Frederic Makle Musc Ravageur

    Have only smelled it recently, so chalking its raunchy legend up to pre-reformulation. To me this is a sexy cookie, warm & spicy & more decadent than might be expected for something so comfy, like cashmere sweats or a silk charmeuse nightgown. Definitely in a relationship with the Shalimar drydown. With this on I want to rub my cheek against its scent on my wrist like a cat, eyes shut, humming. Unfussy luxe.

11 Reviews

  • ScentVerve - 2nd Mar 2022

    4
    Musc Ravageur--I finally get it

    I was excited about 2 months ago to get a decent of Musc Ravageur because of the great reviews I read. I was looking for an animalic Musk but something mild that wasn’t too hairy and didn’t have legs like some hardcore animalic-musks. Being new to the fragrance scene, I did my research and took the plunge for a 2 ml decant. I did most of my research at Fragrantica and Parfumo. Well, I got my decant and did the test on wrist, I was disappointed. Not disappointed in that Musc Ravageur wasn’t a good scent; disappointed in that it wasn’t a good scent fit for me at that moment. Also, I was expecting more musk scent to be honest-that I wasn’t detecting at the time. Have you heard that you can train your nose? Well, it’s true. I’ve done this with essential oils and perfumes, and now Musc Ravageur. I’ve been going back and retesting MR about every three weeks and up until today it’s been mostly gourmand and powdery-floral. Mind you, MR was one of the first decants I purchased. Today, I finally get the musk note and it was quite glorious. It didn’t hit me like a ton of bricks. I still get the beautiful floral lavender. The vanilla, tangerine, lavender, and Tonka bean I think make MR seem more floral and sweeter as well as the white powdery slightly animalic-musk. The opening is quite unique. Here, I detect a very peculiar but admirable sexy-musty tinge that fades on dry down; this is my favorite part of the fragrance. I very so wish I had the original formula—being more animalic. However, I can see the brilliance in the perfumer Maurice Roucel. Musc Ravageur is one of the reasons why I like fragrances. In the beginning, I didn’t care for the scent for my personal use, now I’m thinking in terms of a larger decant or full bottle worthy. I can’t say this enough—Train you nose, don’t give up on a fragrance the first time you smell it, learn about the essential oils, absolutes, aroma chemicals and ingredients in the bottle. Oh, and train your nose. Oh, and train your nose. Say it with me! The tangerine provides its sweetness and is paired with bergamot and oodles of lavender. In the heart notes, you get ample offerings of cinnamon and cloves which gets feeling gourmand. Pretty spicy and sweet energy going on by now. There is no shortage of vanilla in the base notes as well as vanilla, musk, amber, tonka bean, sandalwood, cedarwood and Guaiac wood. IMO, Guaiac wood is the often-unsung hero in many base note accords. At times, I think I can smell the guaiac wood in MR. By itself, Guaiac wood can be unimpressive but paired with other notes such as sandalwood and cedar, it can be a really valuable scent material. IMO this is a unisex fragrance. I notice some guys fear and steer away from the powdery or floral fragrances and that it may not be what they’re looking for. I guess it’s up to the individual, but I certainly think we should consider giving some things a try that we normally wouldn’t try or give a chance to. I don’t think it’s necessarily a fragrance for a guy to wear with his buddy to go fishing or out at poker night with the guys. It's more of date night with your significant other. That’s why people have so many fragrances—there’s a fragrance for every situation and event. It also depends on your emotions and what you’re feeling in that particular moment. Being a male myself I am learning to appreciate more florals in men’s frags and unisex perfumes. I like both—I do have threshold of how much floralcy I like in colognes. The more I educate myself on the subject, the more I understand—the more I understand—the more I appreciate. It helps with my PTSD as well. It’s win—win. But most of all, be comfortable in what you wear! All in all, I highly recommend this fragrance. It’s certainly worth a sample from such a great perfume house. Thanks to Surrender to Chance for great customer service-appreciated.

  • e raw - 9th Apr 2021

    5
    Frederic Makle Musc Ravageur

    Have only smelled it recently, so chalking its raunchy legend up to pre-reformulation. To me this is a sexy cookie, warm & spicy & more decadent than might be expected for something so comfy, like cashmere sweats or a silk charmeuse nightgown. Definitely in a relationship with the Shalimar drydown. With this on I want to rub my cheek against its scent on my wrist like a cat, eyes shut, humming. Unfussy luxe.

  • javagirl - 19th May 2019

    4
    I just wish it had more projection!

    Everyone has a different body chemistry; just remember that :). On me, this scent is spicy and sweet. My husband loved this on me. The only way anyone else will smell this scent, is if they hug you. Damn it! One star subtracted for lack of projection, however, I was able to smell it on myself all day.

  • Unknown - 1st Nov 2015

    5
    Beautiful Scent

    Rich, engaging, deep. Nice longevity too. Very fine.

  • Grizzly - 16th May 2014

    4
    Love/Hate

    I love the way this fragrance lasts, projects, the way it is composed and smells for the most part. The one thing that doesnt agree with my nose is the cinnamon note. Plus the fact that it smells like a musk I bought from a flea market is a bit of a turn off from buying this bottle.

  • Unknown - 18th Sep 2013

    4
    Great n unique scent

    Lovely stuff. A very spicy. It was a bit musky n dirty, but in a good sense. Silage n projection beast mood. The dry down is awesome. Compliment getter:) perfect for Swedish winter up here..:)

  • Unknown - 5th Jul 2013

    5
    Separates the men from the boys

    This is a love it or hate it fragrance. Very in your face. Though I myself love it, I would guess that most wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole. The issue is the powerful note of dirty musk or civet or whatever you want to call it. It's strongest in the first half hour, but carries through to the end on a milder note. And yet that's what makes the fragrance so exciting and complex. It is opulent, rich, and longer-lasting than any fragrance I have tried. Paradoxically, even if you don't like it, you can't resist putting your wrist to your nose. You're having a constant battle, trying to figure outhow you feel about it. But it's not the only fragrance out there with this pungent, intoxicating note. There are a lot of famous other ones-- including Chanel No. 5, Youth Dew, and Amouage's Gold for Men. And probably many other musk fragrances I haven't tried. But it's sexy as can be, and the drydown is gorgeous.

  • Tom - New Zealand - 2nd Jun 2013

    5
    Great, great scent

    I got mixed feedback from this Parfum. However; projection, sillage and longevity were all fantastic on my skin. I would agree that you definitely need to try before you buy however; I think it is excellent. I have purchased a 100ml bottle directly from the Frederick Malle website (not available in New Zealand) based on the 2ml sprayer sampler that I obtained from Surrender to Chance.

  • DW - 17th Apr 2013

    5
    Very sexy

    I dont know why so many people dont get this fragrance...it is a well made, well balanced power in a bottle. A little goes a long way. Good longevity and projection..This is definitely in my top 5.

  • Catherine - 18th Dec 2012

    1
    Scrubber

    Well, I know there are wonderful reviews out there, so I don't mind tempering them with my personal experience with the fragrance. Overwhelming scank, hard-hitting without the subtle notes I usually can associate with Frederic Malle. Glad it works for others - just not for me!

  • Unknown - 31st Oct 2012

    5
    Sex God/Goddess

    You've probably heard every reviewer rave about this one already. Believe the hype. Indeed, this is about as sophisticated a sex scent can be. It opens with a feminine head of spices and powders which soon reveals an old-fashioned blend of animalic (note: fecal) and vaguely body odor-ish musks. This perfume lasts a very long time, and the base notes tend to rise and fall, rise and fall, as they develop.