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MCMC Fragrances 2015

6.8 / 10 55 Ratings

A perfume by MCMC Fragrances for women and men, released in 2015. The scent is spicy-floral. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Spicy

Floral

Woody

Animal

Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Moroccan grapefruit blossom

Heart Notes

Jasmine sambac

Australian sandalwood

Moroccan rose

Base Notes

Patchouli

Musk

Cypriol

Hawaiian vetiver Vanilla

Vanilla

Perfumer

Carlos Benaïm

Ratings

Scent

6.855 Ratings

Longevity

7.345 Ratings

Sillage

6.846 Ratings

Bottle

7.742 Ratings

Value for money

6.714 Ratings

Submitted by Calista · last update on 12/05/2025.

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Nuit de Sable

Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum

Reviews

6 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/10/2025

8.5Scent 9Longevity 8Sillage

DRKSHDW
183 Reviews

DRKSHDW

2

A DISCONTINUED GEM!

I was terrified after reading the reviews. Some of them made it sound like I was about to unleash a perfume demon from the bottle. But I went for it anyway. Why? Because it was a blind buy, the scent had been discontinued, and it was 60% off on the official site. Basically, the fragrance gods were daring me. And I love everything Sana Jardin makes, so I trusted my gut (and my nose). Since this one had been off the shelves for a while, I wasn't familiar with it. I’m guessing they were selling off leftover stock.

And yes, the comparisons to Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum are totally fair. It's warm, slightly sweet, powdery musk with a generous dose of patchouli, and here’s the twist: there’s a beautiful, soft rose note that really sets this apart. Musc Ravageur doesn’t have that. The rose adds a touch of elegance and softness that rounds out the warmth and spice. It’s subtle but noticeable, and it elevates the whole composition. Think of Nubian Musc as Musc Ravageur’s cooler, patchouli-loving sister who drinks spiced chai, wears velvet, and always carries fresh roses in her tote.

Now, about those scary reviews that mentioned “dirty” or “urine-like” notes? Not on me. Not even close. To my nose, it’s a fluffy, spicy musk with soft, skin-like warmth. The patchouli here reminds me a lot of Tiger by Her Side. And if you’ve never smelled that one, think of a cleaner version of Coromandel Eau de Parfum... So, imagine if Musc Ravageur and Coromandel had a baby... Voilà — Nubian Musc. Less clove and cinnamon than Musc Ravageur, less sweetness too. More powder, more patchouli, and that soft kiss of rose.

Performance?
A beast — in the best way. I wore it all day, and the next morning, I could still smell it in my hair... When I woke up, I caught this gorgeous, spicy-warm scent with hints of cookie dough and thought, “What is that divine smell?” Then I remembered — Nubian Musc. Still lingering, transformed, even more delicious in the drydown.

I think that this scent is chemistry dependent. I truly believe it smells amazing on some people (hi, hello), but could turn “skanky,” sour, or just… confusing on others. That probably explains the horror stories in the reviews.

Bottom line:

You need to enjoy patchouli, warm skin-like musks, that spicy Ravageur vibe, and you must respect a bold scent. If that’s your jam — and if you stumble across a bottle of this discontinued beauty — grab it.

Updated on 08/10/2025

04/11/2024

6Scent

DogiCoco
637 Reviews

DogiCoco

3

A musky blast from the past

If someone told me his was an older release from the 90s, 80s or even earlier, I would not have doubted it.

This musk has an animalic, dirty undertone and a layer of dusty vintage powder. It also has a clean, polished side. A cold patchouli, rose and white florals are all important supporting notes. The notes list says this has grapefruit blossom and jasmine, to my nose it smells more like orange blossom though.
In a way this perfume reminds me of Narciso Rodriguez For Her EDT, which makes sense as they both seem to be inspired by classic Egyptian musk oils. Nubian Musk has everything I find difficult about For Her amped up. I shouldn't like this, I'm usually more into clean and fluffy musks, but for some reason I still enjoy this a little more than For Her. Maybe because it's not as loud and comes across as more natural to me.
The opening can be harsh. The funkiness and vintage vibes are very apparent at first, and there is also a hint of a boozy note in the background that I can't quite place. The drydown is more palatable, it turns into a warm, patchouli-infused amber with a floral bouquet on top.

Even though I don't hate this, I wouldn't want to smell like this. I think it's a bit tricky to wear. I can imagine it either on someone very elegant and poised, leaning into the old-fashioned character of the perfume, or on someone very earthy and hippie-ish, leaning into the lived-in, carnal muskiness. Nothing inbetween. On the wrong person (me!) it could easily feel out of place, or even unkempt.
Well, at least it's not another boring laundry musk, I guess...

01/04/2025

3.5Scent

Zowie
55 Reviews

Zowie

1

Very funky animalic

A reviewer on Fragrantica described this as “burying your face in a warm kitten” and I must agree! Upon the first spray, the animalic element is quite intense (more urine than kitten) but within a minute or two it becomes this delicious fluffy musky vanilla. Mild spice undercurrent. As I test it more at different times, I find that I interpret the musk differently, sometimes it comes across too idolic/dirty. It’s hard for me to make up my mind on it, the urine element is hard to ignore once you’ve noticed it.

Edit: Having now sampled Musc Ravageur, I now see this as a more animalic, dirty, rough-around-the-edges version. While I enjoy Musc Ravageur, I find this wayyyy too dirty, honestly like a litter tray.

Updated on 02/10/2025

10/18/2025

7.5Scent 8Longevity 8Sillage

schnauzer
106 Reviews

schnauzer

A welcome surprise

The listed top notes, or even heart notes? I don't really smell them at all. Instead, this opens with powerful, untamed patchouli. It's loud, wild, and in your face. It reminds me a bit of the opening of Au Coeur du Désert in terms of intensity, though it's got a slightly different character to it. In any case, I thought to myself "wow, better save this one for the real patchouli enthusiasts." It was a bit too much for me.

But then, 15 minutes later or so, things start to change. The deep, dark, bitter patchouli is introduced to and slowly subdued by an emerging blend of musk and vanilla. The musk contributes its characteristic softness, a gentle powdery-creamy cloud which tempers the patchouli's pungency. The vanilla, on the other hand, uses its sweet warmth and familiar aroma to add another dimension to the scent profile and adjust its course. What we have now is something ambery, vaguely reminiscent of perfumes like Ambre sultan Eau de Parfum or even Musc Ravageur Eau de Parfum. Certainly not what I expected, but a very welcome surprise.

Aside from the scent, I also want to acknowledge the brand's focus on sustainability and ethical supply chains. It's a big part of what made me get their discovery set, and I wish more perfume houses follow suit.

Lastly, a note on availability. I suspect this fragrance might be on its way out. It wasn't listed on Sana Jardin's website alongside the other fragrances. I could find it with the search bar, at which point I saw that it was 60% off. Of course, not exactly irrefutable evidence, but maybe something to keep in mind if you wanted to get this scent. On the other hand, while I do quite enjoy it, it also doesn't strike me as "incredibly" unique. Not run-of-the-mill by any means, but I for one suspect that, given some time, I might just find something like it that I enjoy even more (and that perhaps doesn't have such a harsh opening).

Updated on 10/20/2025

09/04/2022

7.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Serenissima
1233 Reviews

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Serenissima

Very helpful Review 11

another surprise

Meggi included three fragrance samples from Sana Jardin in my package; I have been able to test two of them so far and am pleasantly surprised by the lovingly and wearably composed everyday companions that do not impose themselves but still flatter with their respective personalities.
“Tiger by her Side” delights me with its golden, warm spiciness, while “Berber Blond” showcases the versatile use of the pomelo in a summery fragrance creation.

Now only “Nubian Musk” remains: What will we experience together?
As I have gotten older, my preference for musk fragrances has gradually diminished; on my hormone-free skin, they often appear very overwhelming:
It feels as if I am wearing a too heavy coat that is bothersome.
That is why this sample probably stayed until the end.

To get straight to the point: It does not deserve that!
“Nubian Musk” is yet another fragrance embrace created with great sensitivity, evoking memories of past tenderness, perhaps even extinguished passions; yet it does not impose itself but allows one to enjoy the warmth and sensually seductive nature in the form of a musk-vanilla fragrance cocoon.
Wrongly placed at the end of the pyramid, both fragrance notes impressively greet you right away and include enchanting rose scents (you can see their blooming fields when you breathe in their fragrances) and fine animalistic jasmine aromas in this warm welcome.
An extraordinary scent fabric emerges from warm, shaping strands of musk and vanilla, beautifully interwoven with these rose and jasmine fragrance threads.
Sandalwood elevates this already commendable composition, even if it shakes up the classic structure of the fragrance pyramid: Something unexpected and beautiful is created.
The unusual grapefruit blossom with its lovely yet strong scent reigns over the previous creation.
However, some components of the classic base notes have indeed held their long-assigned places.
Either they are not adventurous or they know their effect on site.
Thus, we encounter the moist golden-brown earthy notes of vetiver and patchouli, which take cypriol into their midst.
On this base now rests this interesting fragrance formation, which initially seemed to break all the rules of perfumery.

Here, the end justifies the means, and “Nubian Musk” thus represents the third surprise.
Instead of the feared dark musk power, which might even want to compete with the richness of roses against the popular rose-oud, I meet a bright yet richly warm and soft musk scent that knows how to present itself with smiling charm and thus captivates.

Here too, I find a pleasant sillage and longevity; it does not always have to be too much of everything: A healthy fragrance medium can be very wearable and gracefully accompany everyday life.
“Nubian Musk” also fulfills this, which is sometimes a very important criterion for me.

So I can only thank Meggi for three extraordinary fragrance experiences.
Sana Jardin has convinced me with her creations.
Even if she prefers the quieter tones: All three make a sympathetic impression!

Updated on 09/04/2022

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