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Musk Malabi by Ayala Moriel — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Musk Malabi by Ayala Moriel

Ayala Moriel· 2007

Musk Malabi

6.4113Typically ~$120

A woody scent built around apple blossom over palo santo. A fall pick, strongest after dark.

WoodySpicySmokyOrientalResinous

Perfumer: Catherine Selig, Takasago / 高砂

Scent profile

Top notes

Apple blossom Italian bergamot

Heart notes

Black pepper Papyrus Corn rose Trungle

Base notes

Palo Santo Ebony

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

97%

Spring

62%

Summer

45%

Fall

100%

Day

78%

Night

100%

Where

Office

78%

Casual

87%

Date

100%

Club

69%

Formal

93%

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Sport

38%