Musk Perfumes & Colognes

Musk fragrance note

612 fragrances in the SCNTMIX catalog feature musk, 571 of them in the base, where a note lasts longest. Each links to its full profile with notes, performance, dupes and layering pairs.

Musk is the note behind the "clean skin" and "just showered" smell. Modern perfumery uses synthetic musks, which are safe and consistent, rather than the animal musk used historically. Different musks smell soft and powdery, clean and laundry-like, or warm and slightly sweet.

Musk is almost always in the base of a fragrance, and it is one of the main reasons a scent lingers on skin and clothes. Some people are less sensitive to certain musk molecules, which is why a musk fragrance can smell strong to others but faint to the wearer.

Musk fragrances range from minimal skin scents built almost entirely around musk to richer compositions where musk sits under florals, woods or amber. They are among the easiest fragrances to layer, because musk blends into almost anything without clashing.

Musk colognes and fragrances for men

  • Parfums de Marly Greenley — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.2/10 community longevity rating
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  • Parfums de Marly Herod — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Armani Acqua di Giò — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 4-6 hours
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  • Dior Dior Homme Intense — Musk as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Parfums de Marly Percival — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Parfums de Marly Althaïr — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Dior Fahrenheit — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 8-10 hours
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  • Amouage Epic Man — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8.4/10 community longevity rating
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  • Creed Aventus Cologne — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Amouage Dia Man — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Amouage Jubilation XXV Man — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Chanel Bleu de Chanel — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8-10 hours
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  • Amouage Lyric Man — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Creed Aventus — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 10-12 hours
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  • Creed Viking — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: Good
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  • Creed Absolu Aventus — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Acqua di Parma Colonia Intensa — Musk as a base note · EDC · Longevity: Moderate
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  • Amouage Journey Man — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Chanel Allure Homme Sport — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: Good
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  • Afnan Supremacy Collector's Edition — Musk as a base note · Eau de Parfum · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Afnan Turathi Blue — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Armaf Club de Nuit Intense Man — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Clive Christian No. 1 Masculine — Musk as a base note · Parfum · Longevity: Excellent
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  • French Avenue Aether — Musk as a base note · Extrait de Parfum · Longevity: 6.7/10 community longevity rating
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Musk perfumes for women

  • Amouage Reflection Woman — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Burberry Her — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.3/10 community longevity rating
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  • Parfums de Marly Meliora — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Viktor & Rolf Flower Bomb — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7-9 hours
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  • Amouage Jubilation 25 Woman — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Creed Acqua Fiorentina — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Moderate
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  • Amouage Lyric Woman — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Bvlgari Omnia Crystalline — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 6.2/10 community longevity rating
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  • Versace Bright Crystal — Musk as a heart note and base note · EDT · Longevity: 6.1/10 community longevity rating
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  • Jo Malone Peony & Blush Suede — Musk as a base note · EDC · Longevity: 6.3/10 community longevity rating
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  • Marc Jacobs Daisy EDT — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 6.1/10 community longevity rating
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  • Amouage Memoir Woman — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Carolina Herrera Good Girl — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 8-10 hours
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  • Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 6.5/10 community longevity rating
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  • Parfums de Marly Delina — Musk as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Creed Aventus for Her — Musk as a heart note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue — Musk as a base note · EDT · Longevity: 4-6 hours
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  • Yves Saint Laurent Libre — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.8/10 community longevity rating
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  • Amouage Epic Woman — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Excellent
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  • Narciso Rodriguez For Her — Musk as a heart note and base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.7/10 community longevity rating
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  • Creed Carmina — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Parfums de Marly Darcy — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: Good
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  • Prada Paradoxe — Musk as a heart note and base note · EDP · Longevity: 7.5/10 community longevity rating
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  • Dior Miss Dior — Musk as a base note · EDP · Longevity: 5-7 hours
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Unisex musk fragrances

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Musk perfume FAQ

What does musk smell like?

Most modern musks smell clean, soft and skin-like, somewhere between fresh laundry and warm skin. Some are powdery, others slightly sweet or fruity. They sit in the base, so you notice them more as the fragrance dries down.

Why can't I smell my musk perfume?

Many people are anosmic, or less sensitive, to some musk molecules, and your nose also gets used to a scent you wear often. Others may still smell it clearly. If this happens, try a musk fragrance with a different musk profile or a stronger concentration.

What should I layer with musk?

Musk layers with almost everything. Put a musk fragrance underneath a floral, citrus or vanilla scent to make it last longer and feel softer. Check the pairing in MixMode to see the combined profile.

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