Armani Privé · 2019 · EDP
Musc Shamal
Unspecified
Giorgio Armani unveils Musc Shamal, an ode to the oriental desert and its dunes when the Shamal wind blows. Inspired by the intensity of nature, Giorgio Armani translates the sensuality of a musky whirlwind in an amber and woody explosion. Shamal is the name of a northwesterly wind blowing over the desert and the Persian Gulf, carrying with it a blend of sun and breath. This fragrance embodies the fiery, carnal whirlwind of the Shamal wind. Musc Shamal merges with the skin and captures the intense sensuality of a musky, rose and amber whirlwind. It opens with shimmering aldehydes and a citrus freshness. Rose and jasmine notes join with deep cedarwood to create a multifaceted heart. The dry-down reveals a blend of musks intertwined with amber and vanilla, softened by woody notes to bring comfort and sensuality.
The Composition
Note pyramid.
Composed by . A unisex fragrance for autumn & winter.
Top notes
the opening- Aldehydes
- Citrus
- Bergamot
Heart notes
the soul- Rose
- Jasmine
- Cedar
Base notes
the trail- Musk
- Vanilla
- Amber
- Sandalwood
Scent Profile
The fingerprint.
Performance
Wearable in
Main accords
Signature Moodboard
The world this scent lives in.
Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Textures
- — Damp silk
- — Crushed velvet
- — Wet stone
- — Beeswax
- — Honeyed resin
- — Warm wool
Materials
Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Labdanum · Benzoin · Brass
Atmosphere
The room
A love letter half-burned on a marble counter
Weather
The air
Soft June evening before a storm
Interior Design
Faded European romance
Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase
Season
Autumn · Winter
Wears best in autumn and winter.
City Match
Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain
Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Vienna.
Literary Match
Duras — The Lover
Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras
In one line
Armani Privé
Musc Shamal — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.
Imagery courtesy of Unsplash
Verified Retailers
Where to buy.
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Try Before You Commit
Available samples.
Trusted Decant Sellers
Available decants.
Layering Ritual
Complete the ritual.
Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Musc Shamal from skin to room.
