Muscat, from Ormonde Jayne was released in 2021. The perfumer behind this creation is unknown. It has the top notes of Cinnamon, Dates, and Saffron, middle notes of Halva, Incense, Olibanum (Frankincense), and Rose, and base notes of Agarwood (Oud), Cardamom, Oakmoss, and Vanilla.
Muscat was a total blind buy during the Black Friday sales last year, during which I secured a brand new bottle for just £65 - an insatiable steal. I did not know what to expect, but I was very surprised by what I smelled, for it was instantly recognisable - Oud For Greatness by Initio. It’s got the exact same overwhelmingly sweet saffron note, so much saffron it fills a room with ease and hangs in your nostrils endlessly. However whilst OFG goes in a slightly spicy direction, Muscat leans into the dry, incense-y facet with more prominence, as well as the oud accord being more noticeable. Oud For Greatness was a scent I used to own and love, but eventually grew tired of the DNA and sold it on. It feels good to own this scent profile again, but one that feels improved and more refined whilst still retaining its impressive performance.