Musk for Men Coty 1974 Cologne

The advertisement film for the perfume (link see above) evokes expectations and memories of archaic human instincts. "Musk for Men" sets the bar high: an erotic scent for guys. Pheromones swirl around it, making the ladies tremble a thousand times. So goes the advertising.
Here is the reality: The opening is somewhat soapy. Please do not expect the old soap that sat in drawers forever to "scent" laundry. Here, the soap is new and creamy. Also, do not be disappointed if the animalistic side does not immediately reveal itself in the form of a large animal enclosure with herds of wild animals. This is a cologne. It remains friendly. No, there is rather nothing animalistic here. The scent undergoes almost no development. Just as it appears after a few minutes, it stays that way until the end. The freshness from the start lasts quite a while. For a time, one might find woody hints. However, these quickly transform into a floral direction. Musk rounds off the scent but does not come across as heavy or sweet. All of this remains quite superficial; the scent does not gain depth or radiance over time. It is just right for days when you do not want to walk around with a statement. Due to the subtle floral notes, I perceive the scent as rather unisex. Even though the scent is called "Musk for Man" and comes from a time that filled brown bottles with a louder fragrance language (Balafre brun), the powdery lily/jasmine in the background hints in another direction.
The sillage is not very abundant. And unfortunately, the bottle also looks quite cheap. Overall, not a scent that one must have or test. Unfortunately: animalistic desire is neither awakened nor satisfied. However, there is a MUST! Folks, watch the video for the perfume. It’s great cinema!