Muskbase note

Musk

Warm, skin-like base note lending sensual diffusion.

Fragrance Family

Musk

Note Type

Base — Base Notes

Origin

Synthetic

Olfactory Strength

Dominant · 8/9

Musk carries a dominant olfactory strength. This measures its perceived dominance independent of concentration — a dominant material makes its presence felt even in small amounts and can easily lead a composition.

About Musk in Perfumery

Musk belongs to the musk family and functions as a base note — the lasting foundation that anchors a composition and lingers longest on the skin. The foundation — deep and lasting. It is a versatile material that perfumers reach for across many styles of composition.

Fragrances featuring Musk

Valaya

Parfums de Marly · 2022

Bade'e Al Oud Sublime

Lattafa · 2022

Paradoxe

Prada · 2022

Asad

Lattafa · 2022

Irresistible

Givenchy · 2020

Eau Rose

Diptyque · 2020

Yara

Lattafa · 2020

Oud Mood Elixir

Lattafa · 2020

Greenley

Parfums de Marly · 2020

Libre

Yves Saint Laurent · 2019

Gentle Fluidity Gold

Maison Francis Kurkdjian · 2019

Badee al Oud

Lattafa · 2019

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