Question 1

What's the difference between Clair de Musc and Feminité du Bois?

Accepted Answer

Clair de Musc is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2003) dominated by Musky accords. Feminité du Bois is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Serge Lutens (2009) leaning on Warm Spicy accords. They share 1 accord: Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Clair de Musc or Feminité du Bois?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Clair de Musc scores 3.86/5 vs Feminité du Bois at 4.06/5. Clair de Musc's standout strength: Gentle on sensitive skin - doesn't cause headaches like most fragrances. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Clair de Musc and Feminité du Bois smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Clair de Musc: Clair de Musc is highly praised by the community as an excellent choice for fragrance-sensitive wearers who need something gentle and non-irritating.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Clair de Musc or Feminité du Bois?

Accepted Answer

Clair de Musc: Limited discussion of projection and longevity Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Clair de Musc vs Feminité du Bois?

Accepted Answer

Clair de Musc scores highest for all seasons wear; Feminité du Bois scores highest for fall wear. Clair de Musc leans daytime, Feminité du Bois leans daytime.

Clair de Musc vs Feminité du Bois

Comparison Summary

Unique to Feminité du Bois (14)

Shared Accords (1)

Community Sentiment Pulse — Clair de Musc

Positive

Negative

Frequently asked questions

Attribute	Clair de Musc	Feminité du Bois
Brand	Serge Lutens	Serge Lutens
Year	2003	2009
Rating	3.86	4.06
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	14