Family: Animalic
Character: soft · skin-like · clean
Pyramid position: Base notes
Intensity: Intense

Musk

Musk adds a soft, warm, and skin-like depth to fragrances. Its character is powdery, slightly sweet, and subtly sensual, with a gentle, clean aura. As a note, musk blends other accords seamlessly and provides an elegant, long-lasting, and modern foundation.

Chemistry and Molecular Structure

Modern musk notes are based on synthetic molecules such as white musk compounds. These create a soft, powdery, and slightly sweet effect. Depending on the molecule, musk can appear clean, creamy, or warm and is widely used to round out and extend fragrances.

Fragrances with Musk

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VESPER GLITZ Eau de Parfum

Floral Powdery Sweet Creamy Citrus

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CITIZEN X Eau de Parfum

Resinous Powdery Oriental Spicy Woody

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LOVE SHOT Eau de Parfum

Fruity Earthy Floral Oriental Leathery

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OUD VENDOME Eau de Parfum

Woody Spicy Oriental Resinous Musk

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IRIS PORCELANA Eau de Parfum

Floral Powdery Woody Creamy Musk

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