musk perfumes

A note that doesn’t scream, but lingers. For some it smells like linen sheets, for others like freshness after a shower, or something soft and warm. That’s musk — so different for everyone.

Historically, musk was extracted from animals. Today, it’s created synthetically, which is ethical and safe. Musks are mostly used in the base of fragrances. They stay for a long time on the skin, leaving a gentle trail, even after other notes fade.

Explore how different musk notes feel in fragrances.

Narciso Rodriguez Pure Musc — an elegant musk heart in its purest form. Wear it alone or use it as the base for layering.

Where Love Belongs 22.07 by Neydo takes you to a morning in Provence: the light scent of lily of the valley, ylang-ylang, and woody berries.

Garden fantasy in a Gorgeous Gardenia Flora Intense from Gucci opens with mandarin essence, which leads to a creamy heart of gardenia accord over a base of vanilla and brown sugar.

Viktor & Rolf created a white musk perfume — the Spicebomb Metallic Musk. Reveal its warm heart and silver suede base, ignited by a spark of black pepper on top.

Charismatic and bold. The woody, citrus, and spicy Azzaro Wanted opens with refreshing lemon, energizing cardamom, and vetiver.

A Western twist on a classic. Musk Oud by Killian is a musk rose perfume with a heady drydown of oud accord, geranium petals, davana, and spices.