10 Dark/Animalic MUSK Fragrances

[@monamarlowe]

Just drenched myself in Vintage Tabu and your video on TABU comes on! I live!!

[@ouch110]

Rock on! The universe is weird! haha.

[@dennisrohrer7159]

Thomas, I can faintly hear your babies in the background. Please introduce them so we can see your acrobatic feathered friends!! As always, your reviews are both educational and fun 😃

[@ouch110]

Hehe I will deffo show you guys them soon, they are like a whirlwind though and will be all over the camera and causing chaos. haha.

[@ChildofGodforevr]

@@ouch110 aweee that’s ok, the lil cuties can do no wrong . Ooh I was in my yard filling the birds water bowls and bird baths and I actually had some adorable lil hummingbirds come next to me and one stopped right in front of my face, looked me over real good then flew away . I wish I could have captured that on video. It was surreal. It’s not easy seeing these lil guys, they’re so fast and they don’t hang around humans unless they feel safe. But I see them at the bird feeder every day all day and sitting on a branch in the small tree next to it. They are awfully cute. And I suspect they know I’m the one who feeds them. I love the lil guys. Every time I see one or two it just brings a smile to my face. I always remind ppl to please don’t forget to place bowls of ice cold water outside their property or in the back yard, for the birdies, it’s so hot outside and clean drinking water is what they desperately need most. Imagine seeing a dead birdie who died of thirst. I’ve seen it. I’ve seen overworked bees who were so tired at the end of the day and had no sugar water to drink for energy that they collapsed on the ground. They just didn’t have the energy to make it back to the hive. Usually by the time I get to them, they’re dead and ants are all over them. But sometimes I will find a live one and I will bring him inside and gently place him on a soft paper towel and offer him some sugar water. Not much, u don’t want to drown him. A few drops at first and more as he drinks up. They rest up safely over night and by morning they are all full of energy and ready to fly out. I just need to open the door. It’s a beautiful thing saving an animal. Even if it’s just a lil honey bee.

[@MyWorldofFragrance]

What a treat! The best kind of musk in my book 🌹

[@ouch110]

Dark musks can be challenging but also beautiful!

[@teresatorres8540]

Okay you have got me know as you may know I love Tabu and have very vintage bottles of it.

[@ouch110]

Yes!!! I think I will review it soon. People are commenting so much about it!

[@londonsheraton1]

Love this list! ❤️ Musc Tonkin by Parfum d’Empire is my secret kink... B.O, and yes, it’s pissie (🤭) but in the most beauuutiful and delicate way. Similar to Salome, but yet different. Animalics done right is my sexy passion. ❤️

[@ouch110]

Deffo! When animalics are done correctly they are like nothing else. :)

[@cindypruitt9534]

I need to try Tabu, so classic and I have never smelled it before. I love your videos, your descriptions literally make me smell the fragrance in my mind, Love ya!

[@ouch110]

Oh thank you!

[@AnnieS22]

ooooh i love animalic fragrances! I'm waiting for Tabu to arrive! Excellent video Thomas, thanks so much for this list! 👍🥰

[@ouch110]

My pleasure!!

[@evildead2002]

TABU kicks ass. My mom has had a bottle in her wardrobe for about 30 years. It smells incredible. The new formulation obviously is missing a lot which is a shame but still good.

[@lopresti4559]

To me, Tabu is way too much. Harsh.😖

[@ouch110]

I love how it divides opinion!

[@johncarloburton5611]

Great video Thomas !!! I LOVE TABU !!! This remains in my Top 20 favorites of all time. Also ...adore Salome and Maai !!!....I do want to try Joop Femme.

[@ouch110]

Glad you enjoyed it! The comments are really bringing out the Tabu fans/haters from all over, it's so fun!

[@medericb.9365]

Buddy, That clearly is the BEST .. yes I said the BEST video of the entier youtube plateforme concerning animalic fragrances. Just one word : THANKS. ♥️🙋‍♂️🇫🇷

[@ouch110]

Thanks so much! 😀😀😀😀

[@FabiWe91]

It's a great topic and I love the fact that you featured beautiful Tabu, one of my favourite 1930s fragrances along with Patou's Joy and Vol de Nuit by Guerlain. Also thanks for mentioning Maai and Salome, they sound very promising.

[@ouch110]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@SPACEDOUT19]

Muscs Koublai Khan..my favorite

[@nekineki37]

I like the smell of cows. Also, it looks like you’re standing next to a giant bison.

[@ouch110]

That's a scary thought haha.

[@annarodnarine5713]

hahah That fur backdrop is life hahah! Absolu pour le soir is an amazing frag from MFK. It starts with a wave of honey which then transitions to incense, after that the animalic hints come through and then it settles back to this warm, furry divine rich ambery goodness. Sadly seems to be discontinued as I can't find it on the website anymore. Musc Ravageur sadly doesn't last on my skin longer than 2 hours and feels more gourmand-y /-ish but I know where you're coming from comparing it to a fluffy rabbit. Sending warm regards

[@ouch110]

Thanks for sharing!

[@ChildofGodforevr]

I found a very vintage Tabu. In the violin bottle. It’s so strong and the juice is still amazing

[@dibti0]

Have you tried Muscs Koublai Khan from Serge Lutens? I can’t remember if you’ve reviewed it or not. It’s a civet and musk *explosion* and I love it...it’s very carnal. Really good stuff.

[@ouch110]

I haven't but I'm very aware of it, it sounds super cool!

[@perfumedaze5421]

Will try Papillon! Heard a lot of good things about the brand.

[@ouch110]

You should! They are great!

[@kathywitter6076]

I really enjoyed this Thomas and I loved how you described the notes. My favourites are Maai and Jicky because they contain high doses of lavender in the opening. You've certainly given me food for thought to try the others

[@ouch110]

Glad you enjoyed it! Maai is wonderful! I may wear it as soon as it gets cooler. :)

[@anjaliperfumes]

Dropped in to enjoy some perfume time... and to send ❤️❤️❤️

[@ouch110]

Yay! Thank you!

[@avocadosandwiche]

Love your selection.... but also love your sweater! :D

[@ouch110]

Thank you!! 😊

[@thegem4103]

Jicky! Gosh when I smelled this thought it was dark mossy, aldehydes, dank, bitter... however you make it sound lovely.. it's a bit tricky that one. Really nice vid, first time seen you, nice descriptions not too fussy but detailed and explained well, plus cheers for the time stamps and names (without links!!) 👍

[@ouch110]

Glad you liked it! Welcome. :)

[@mallmone3562]

Downloading

[@ouch110]

To where?

[@dieselotte]

Great choices! I only know a few of them, but the other ones are going straight to the top of my "must sniff" list! Alkemia also have some beautiful, deliciously dirty dark musk fragrances, hellcat is one of my absolute favourites.

[@ouch110]

Thanks! Hellcat sounds interesting. :)

[@MsPomeranianlover]

I just sprayed myself with a ton of Joop! Femme because I was feeling like it today so imagine my surprise when I saw this new video!! I actually shrieked when I saw that you've included both Joop! Femme and Tabu! My cheapie favourites!! 😆 Great descriptions for both! With Tabu I find that the gentle citrus scent is also quite prominent on my skin in the opening. I agree, I looove the opening phase most. I would love to hear you review Tabu so I will be keeping an eye out for that 😊🙌

[@ouch110]

Thanks for sharing!! I love Joop Femme, still now!

[@ammiller3911]

I was so glad to see Salome from Papillion here, I was going to reccomend it. It was WAY to challenging for me, but its definitely dark and musky. I actually thought of the story of Salome from the Bible when I smelled the sample I had from lucky scent. Very VERY musky.. like dirty hair, covered in rose dry shampoo, then the person sprays on jasmine noir from bvlgari. Just not for me... (My favorites are Elie Saab le Parfum, Hermes Mervaille, and for niche Clive Christian Woody Rose and the Vagabond Prince Enchanted Forest. So you have a reference for my tastes.)

[@ouch110]

Salome is so cool, all of Liz's are great.

[@KeLLStaRoxx]

Awesome video as usual. 💜 Joop Femme is one of my all time favourite scents. If you like it, you should get your hands on Joop Le Bain, it gives me similar vibes. I can't stop wearing it!

[@ouch110]

I'll check it out! Lots of people mention that one. I think I will love it!

[@itsanamayathing7997]

I love watching your vids ! They make me laugh and feel happy! Also,I appreciate that you answer back in the comment section. A lot of You tubers did not take the time !

[@ouch110]

I try hehe. Thank you!

[@brigittelehmann9749]

Hello there nice to see you again, greetings from the netherlands

[@ouch110]

Hello there! Ik hoop dat het goed gaat met u!

[@brigittelehmann9749]

@@ouch110 ja gaat wel, groetjes brigitte van Hilversum

[@elenasmiley]

Who the heck wants to smell like an elephant enclosure? 😱 As always, love the video, you are amazing reviewer! Funny too 🤣

[@londonsheraton1]

CrazyRussianChick Animalics are an acquired taste. When done right, they can be amazing and very sexy. The animalic smells are blended to perfection with other ingredients. Sometimes they are heavy and pronounced, and sometimes they linger in the background. The appreciation for animalics often comes later in ones fragrance journey, if it arrives at all. One has to get friends with them, like with an expensive smokey whisky or with the taste of oysters. ☺️

[@ouch110]

Hehe thank you!

[@ahmedabdalla3797]

Thank You Brother for Your Great Review.

[@ouch110]

My pleasure

[@keithgray1221]

Very interesting and informative. Cheers. 👍

[@ouch110]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keithgray1221]

@@ouch110 All your reviews are helpful Thomas, and entertaining. I really enjoy your videos. Have you tried any Perris Monte Carlo? Their Vanille de Tahití is gorgeous and has a prominent ylang ylang note (I think it's ylang ylang anyway!)

[@tracysyoutube8853]

I love and own joop femme 😀

[@ouch110]

:)

[@vivianap.4066]

Great review, Thomas, as usual! I would very much like you to review Soir de Lune by Sisley.

[@ouch110]

I'll check it out!

[@mabajaki5555]

I have got Joop femme, but it smells totally flowery on me. And I don't like flowery perfumes at all. So I can wear it on winter only, and when it's very cold and cloudy.

[@ouch110]

There's a lot of jasmine in there...but yes..it's very nice. :)

[@mabajaki5555]

@@ouch110 yes. 😊

[@radeque]

Some great frags there! Maai is gorgeous.. Love Salome (it's also a cumin bomb on my skin). Got a vintage bottle of Tabu coming in the post tomorrow, exited to try it! Was it Sean Connery who used to wear Jicky?

[@alexanderschestag3247]

Hmmm, I miss Ambilux by Marlou. It's full of Castoreum, Cumin and Costus. I love it.

[@ouch110]

I haven't tried any by that brand before. :(

[@alexanderschestag3247]

@@ouch110 Then I recommend doing so. :-)

[@timme2844]

V.O. by Mark Sinan is one of the darkest musky, leathery fragrances Ive ever smelled. The far dry down is amazing! Very hard to come by....

[@ouch110]

Ooh I'll go read up about it thanks!

[@GEORGIA385]

I used to wear Tabu and I LOVED it about 25 years ago! Love love love today's formulation is meh

[@ouch110]

I bet the vintage is amazing. I like the new one but have no reference point. :(

[@GEORGIA385]

@@ouch110 as long as it gives you joy then it matters not

[@daisytown]

I hate Hyrax on my skin, it smells like... I don't know... poop? But on my wife I really do like it, and it doesn't smell like poop. Need to try out that brand Bogue too, it triggers my interests. The first time you said Joop you sounded very Dutch! Hope you're well xxx

[@ouch110]

Ooh I'm getting the pronunciation DOWN!! haha.

[@pamandrzejak1143]

I love Jicky! What a masterpiece. Much fresher than Shalimar. My mom wore Shalimar all her life so it’s been with me since 1957. It smelled wonderful on her. On me Shalimar is a disaster.

[@ouch110]

Jicky is great! and was the precursor to shalimar!

[@krischan5186]

When I first smelt IA's Bull's Blood, I was so grossed out! It was borderline disgusting because it does conjure up thoughts of blood to my nose. After a few minutes, it does calm down a little but still too animalic for my taste. It is very well done, though, I think.

[@ouch110]

Yes it's a weird one but it's a compliment getter! Or more it creates intrigue.

[@javierdiazsantana]

I would also advice Givenchy Gentleman 1974. Great civet masculine perfume. Can you recommend the funkiest deer musk perfume in the cheapest possible price range? I want a funky perfume but cannot afford something like Kouros or stuff... Greetings sir

[@mrspress8057]

Maybe I need to try Salome again??? When I tried it I got a very in your face oldytimy carnation. It wasn’t overtly animalic, that was all waaayyy I’m the background. Maybe I just couldn’t focus for the horrid carnation I was getting. Jasmine and dirty things sounds nice!

[@ouch110]

:)

[@pamandrzejak1143]

Stroke the furry wall!

[@ouch110]

Haha.

[@chouchougaga6992]

I though you would talk about "bois mysterieux " les absolus d'orient" by guerlain.

[@ouch110]

I'm not sure I've smelled it. hmmm..maybe. haha.

[@chouchougaga6992]

@@ouch110 it is the the new name of "songe d'un bois d'été" 😉

[@lopresti4559]

Tabu is harsh....😯😖😖☹ too damn harsh. p.u.

[@ouch110]

It's a tough one! But I like it.

[@GEORGIA385]

I absolutely LOVE musc ravageur LOVE! And what of Bal a Versailles also animalic LOVE this also JOOP Femme is pronounced fumb not fem

[@ouch110]

Fumb? Interesting hehe.

[@GEORGIA385]

@@ouch110 yes Tom fumb basic high school French

[@nataliakasiura6894]

How about CK Obsession? Dont you think it is a bit like goat's fur? ;D

[@ouch110]

Hmm not really, it's definitely in that realm of animalic though. More oriental than anything.

[@rakeshpopat8188]

None of them are available in the UK .

[@ouch110]

Every single one of them is. That’s how I’ve managed to try them. :)

[@pinkimietz3243]

You say it Jop. Not Joop. It's an famous german designer.

[@ouch110]

I thought it was yoop. hehe

[@pinkimietz3243]

@purvi G That makes sense! Yop,yes. Thanks! I think the last thing he designed was underwear for Schiesser? 😣

[@SoSoSteph]

Why would a person want to smell fecal

[@ouch110]

Lots of vintage perfumes were fecal, it's like an alluring carnal thing that seems to work. When blended correctly it can be fantastic. haha.

[@marta9649]

Video was very informative and interesting but hell no I would never buy any of them :)

[@ouch110]

Fair enough! haha not all of them are scary.

[@pamandrzejak1143]

Dayna is right.

[@ouch110]

Thank you!

[@jeff49605]

the way you say "femme" in french is a bit peculiar. The first 'e' is pronounced 'a' (like in 'mama' NOT like the letter 'a') so, you say it "famm" (yes french language is weird) and it means "woman"

[@ouch110]

Thanks for the tip!