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.

what is musk perfume

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.

musk perfume for women

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.

musk perfume for men

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.