Small, concentrated, alcohol-free and easy to slip into a bag: the Maison El Nabil roll-on musks are among the most requested products in our shop. The hard part is choosing. Between Medania, Sunshine, Sicile, Royal Pistache and Amber of Yemen, it is easy to hesitate. Here is our guide to finding yours, sorted by main scent family.
Why El Nabil musks are so popular
- Alcohol-free: the perfume oil goes straight onto the skin, does not dry it out and unfolds with body heat.
- Generous longevity: with no alcohol to evaporate, the scent stays close to the skin for hours.
- The 5 ml size: practical every day, ideal for touch-ups during the day or for trying several.
- An intimate sillage: a musk is noticed when people come close. Perfect at the office or for anyone who dislikes overpowering trails.
If you like fresh, “clean” scents
Bright musks that are easy to wear all year round, especially in warm weather.
- Musc Sunshine: citrus, a bouquet of white flowers and soft musk. A “clean skin” musk, bright as a summer morning. Unisex.
- Musc Sky: an airy, fresh fragrance on a base of white musk and soft amber. Unisex.
- Musc Prince: green notes, an aquatic accord, cedar and an ambery base. Fresh and woody, with a masculine lean.
- Musc Velvet: grapefruit, marine accord, laurel, guaiac wood and patchouli. The most “fresh eau de toilette” of the selection.
If you like gourmand scents
Sweet, comforting and enveloping: the most requested in autumn and winter.
- Musc Medania: coconut, pear and red fruits, then rose, orange blossom and iris, on a base of caramel, amber, sandalwood and patchouli. Our best-seller from the brand.
- Musc Sicile: coffee, pear and pink pepper, a heart of orange blossom and jasmine, and a base of vanilla, cedar and patchouli. Gourmand yet elegant, perfect for the evening.
- Musc Royal Pistache: creamy pistachio, white flowers, caramel, vanilla and sandalwood. For pistachio lovers.
- Musc Ismael: a soft, powdery musk with benzoin, white musks and a caramel base. Very comforting.
- White Coco: coconut, vanilla, white flowers and white musk. Exotic and creamy, like a holiday scent.
If you like floral, feminine scents
- Musc Jenna: orange and raspberry, then magnolia, peony and rose, on a base of white musk and vanilla. Fruity floral, soft and bright.
- Musc Girl: jasmine, rose and peach, aquatic flowers, musk and vanilla. Fresh and feminine, easy to wear every day.
- Musc Mayssane: freesia and blackcurrant, rose and patchouli, with a base of vanilla and blond woods. Floral and sophisticated. Also available as a 65 ml eau de parfum.
- Musc Flower Of Jasmin: jasmine, ylang-ylang and rose on a base of labdanum and incense. A deeper, almost resinous floral. Unisex.
If you like oriental, ambery and woody scents
- Musc Amber Of Yemen: bergamot and rose, ylang-ylang and geranium, on a base of amber, cedar, sandalwood and patchouli. A great classic of the house, warm and noble.
- Musc Intense: white musk, ambery notes, warm amber, vanilla and sandalwood. Enveloping and sensual.
- Musc Royal Gold: jasmine, rose, vanilla, musk and ambergris. Refined, ideal for a special occasion.
- Musc Noble: mandarin and calone, white jasmine, then caramel, sandalwood, cashmeran, vanilla and musk. Modern, between freshness and woody gourmand notes.
- Musc Brown: apple, strawberry and blackcurrant, jasmine and rose, on a base of sandalwood, white musks and dry amber. Fruity, floral and woody all at once.
If you like aromatic and spicy scents
- Musc Addict: lavender and anise, aromatic spices, a balsamic base and smoky woods. Bold and assertive.
- Musc Red: rosemary, basil and mandarin, geranium and neroli, with a base of benzoin, vanilla and tonka bean. Charismatic, with a gourmand touch.
How to wear a roll-on musk
- On pulse points: wrists, neck, behind the ears, inside the elbows. Body heat helps the scent unfold.
- Without rubbing: apply the roll-on and let it dry, as rubbing “breaks” the top notes.
- On moisturised skin: musk lasts much longer on well-nourished skin.
- Layering: a musk under your usual perfume makes it last longer and softens it. Try Sunshine under a floral, or Medania under a vanilla.
- Touch up during the day: that is the whole point of the 5 ml size.
Roll-on or eau de parfum?
The roll-on stays close to the skin, with long longevity and a discreet sillage. The 65 ml eau de parfum is sprayed and projects more around you. Several musks come in both formats: find them in our Maison El Nabil collection.
Frequently asked questions
Are El Nabil musks for men or women?
Most are unisex. Prince, Velvet, Addict and Amber Of Yemen are often popular with men, while Jenna, Girl and Mayssane are more feminine. In the end, it is mostly a matter of taste.
How long does a roll-on musk last?
Without alcohol, the oil stays on the skin and generally lasts several hours, with an intimate sillage. Longevity varies with skin type and composition: ambery and gourmand musks last longer than fresh ones.
Can you mix several?
Yes, it is actually a common habit with musks. Pair a fresh musk with a gourmand one, for example, to create your own signature.
I can’t decide…
Start with Medania if you like sweet scents, Sunshine if you like clean scents, and Amber Of Yemen if you like oriental scents. And the small size makes it easy to pick two or three to compare.
Where to buy El Nabil musks?
Find all our El Nabil musks and all of our musks in the online shop. You can also come and smell them in our shop in La Seyne-sur-Mer, 948 avenue des Anciens Combattants d’Indochine (Vignelongue area), Monday to Saturday from 11:30 am to 6:30 pm.
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