Musky

The musky scent profile is warm, earthy, and deeply sensual. Often described as smelling like "your skin but better," it has a soft, subtly powdery, and intimate quality. The Profile: Earthy, slightly animalic, woody, and skin-like. The Source: Historically extracted from the glands of the musk deer, modern musks are almost entirely ethical, synthetic creations (commonly known as "white musks"). The Role: In perfumery, musk is an essential base note and fixative. It anchors lighter top notes, tying a fragrance together and significantly extending how long it lasts on the skin.