muscs khoublai khan 2009

The most intimate musk ever created. 

First introduced in the late 1990s, Muscs Koublai Khan stands as one of Serge Lutens’ most distinctive creations. A fragrance built on contrast: primal, yet deeply comforting. Bold in character, but worn like a second skin.

Not all Muscs Koublai Khan are the same. This version reflects an earlier style of composition, often experienced as smoother, rounder, and more blended. What can feel sharp at a distance softens beautifully up close, revealing something unexpectedly warm and familiar. 

What unfolds is a quiet balance: soft musks wrapped in gentle warmth, subtle sweetness, and a touch of worn-in texture. There’s a fleeting animalic edge, but it quickly melts into something cozy. Like a warm sweater on a fall evening. Like skin, but better.

Lean in closer, and it becomes addictive. Smooth, enveloping, and softly lingering.

This is not a fragrance that announces itself.
It draws people in. Love it or hate it, you cannot deny this perfume's infamous notoriety.

House: Serge Lutens
Release Era: 1998
Status: Cult Classic
Character: Musk · Warm · Skin Scent
Perfumer: Christopher Sheldrake

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Each sample is hand-decanted from an authentic bottle and offered in limited quantities.

Due to its nature, subtle variations in scent, color, and performance may occur.