Maison Rebatchi Musc Panache - last call 2/3 ml

Musc Panache by Maison Rebatchi is a unisex Citrus Musky fragrance launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurice Roucel, who wanted Musc Panache to be the antidote to the pungency of natural musk, or even the sultry thickness of his Musc Ravageur (for Frederic Malle). And wow, has he succeeded! Musc Panache is fresh and sparkling from top to toe, with a glass-like shine that almost seems to refract light. The musk here, though clearly musk, is unusually transparent.

All the other notes bolster the brightness of the 'freshly-pressed linen' whiteness of the musk without adding any weight or volume. The top notes of bitter orange, Italian mandarin, and Haitian vetiver add citrusy and grassy nuances to the musk but no opacity. Tonka bean contributes a delicate almond pastry facet but zero weight, allowing the scent to fly high like a bird. Even the famous De Laire amber 83, a famous amber base accord known for its complex warmth, doesn't disturb its sheerness. Musc Panache, fading out on the salty brightness of sea air (Ambroxide), is aptly named - men and women can wear this strictly unisex musk scent in the muggiest of heat and feel like they are the most elegant (and cleanest) people in the world.

Notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Tamarind; Iris, Honeysuckle; Musk, Tonka, Cedar, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli.

REVIEWS

Fragrantica - I am so in love with this. Airy, subtle, clean, addicting. My personal favorite of the bunch. This and Nasomatto's Silver Musk. Masterpiece by Mr. Roucel. Presentation is top notch as well. Blind buy worthy if you're into clean scents.

Fragrantica - Help! I can't stop spraying. This one came to my desk and immediately turned into an obsession. Something warm, cozy, and uncertainly sexy with a blend of gauzy, effervescent citrus peel, fluffy iris, a touch of tonka beans, and a cocoon of musk. A real oomph!  I don't give a sh%t if the longevity sucks. It's something I like to embroider my skin with.  Enjoy!

Fragrantica - Musc Panache is a beautiful pillowy soft cardamom and musk bursting with bitter citruses and the sweetness from honeysuckle. This sits close to the skin as most musk and citrus perfumes do but it would be a gorgeous office wear for the warmer months.

Fragrantica -  It's an excellent fresh citrusy musk scent, terrifically blended. Opening is citrusy but soon enough a powdery note emerges. Whether this is iris or not I'm not sure, but it smells very pleasant. There is a hefty dose of fixatives in the base and according to Roucel also some ambroxan. What you basically get is a very comforting mix of cirtuses, a powdery accord, some sweetness and synthetic musks which hold everything together. The base notes do linger on for some time which to me is a plus....Easily unisex ... I think this is a winner from Roucel... I love wearing this one.

Fragrantica - A citrus woody musk which opens with lots of citruses a bit sour thanks to the tamarind, cardamom balances the sourness and gives it some depth, iris kicks in and gives it a masculine powdery vibe which stays through the evolution of the fragrance. As Musc Panche dries down I get more musc, and it complements the whole formula, I would say it leans more towards the masculine side but it can be worn by females too!

Fragrantica - Clean masculine white musc for crisp shirts.

Fragrantica - The citruses in the beginning are really crisp, fresh and dry, and are followed by a beautiful mixture of cardamom and iris. This combination of cardamom and citrus notes reminds me a lot if 'Voyage d'Hermes' which I like exactly for these two notes, and which is a unisex scent as well.  'Musc Panache' then makes a beautiful little turn with supersoft, fluffy white musc, the iris and cardamom nicely lingering in the background.  I really like how this scent is made, the notes are very well blended together and into each other. This gives you a fresh, clean, positive feeling and a flffy clean musk hug at the same time.

Fragrantica - Musc Panache opens zesty and spicy due to prominent combination of cardamom, bitter orange and bergamot. It almost feels fizzy and sparkly. Soon iris starts to reveal in the background with its dry and slightly powdery elements. With green and almost leathery feel of vetiver in the drydown, Musc Panache for a moment reminded me of a mens cologne/barber shop type of scent. In the drydown it becomes more earthy and warm, but this is mainly a crisp and transparent musky scent that in my opinion falls into a category of a unisex fragrance. It is clean, inofensive, but sensual. Easy going and perfect for a daytime wear. Great as a signature scent and it layers beautifuly with more heavy fragrances.