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Serge LutensCollection NoireDiscontinued

Muscs Koublaï Khän (EDP)

1998

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Versions Timeline

1998

Muscs Koublaï Khän (Original Release)

Price Range
$1058

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Perfumers

Christopher Sheldrake

"Muscs Koublaï Khän is a highly animalic and unconventional amber fragrance released by Serge Lutens in 1998. Its central character is built around civet, castoreum, ambergris, and costus, creating a powerful musk-like impression with earthy and leathery nuances. Cumin adds a warm, spicy edge, while Moroccan rose brings a contrasting floral softness. The fragrance gradually becomes warmer and more rounded, revealing sweet amber, powdery musk, patchouli, and resinous depth. It is intentionally polarizing, with a challenging opening that gives way to a more sensual and enveloping drydown. The composition is unisex and best suited to wearers who enjoy bold, animalic, and highly distinctive fragrances."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Powerful
Mysterious
Sensual
Sophisticated
Adventurous

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Lounging

Fun Facts

Muscs Koublaï Khän is known for making animalic materials such as civet and castoreum the central focus of the composition.

The fragrance is named after Kublai Khan, the Mongol ruler and grandson of Genghis Khan.

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Aromatic Profile

0m/16h
Top Notes
1x
AnimalicSpicyFloralOrientalPowderyWoodyEarthyResinous

Notes

civet
castoreum
cistus labdanum
ambergris
Moroccan rose
cumin
ambrette seed
costus root
patchouli

Performance

Longevity
100%

Eternal (8h+)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“Muscs Koublaï Khän is widely regarded as powerful, animalic, musky, sensual, and highly polarizing. The opening can feel challenging because of its civet, castoreum, cumin, and earthy facets, while the later drydown is often described as warmer, sweeter, more powdery, and more wearable, with amber, rose, musk, and patchouli becoming prominent.”

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