If youve ever sniffed a musk fragrance, youd understand how complex and alluring it is.
These animals secreted a very strong odor, which made other animals sexually aroused, she says.
These days, perfumers use synthetic musk to mimic the scent.
Phillips likens it to body odor, but in a good, non-gross way.
Its so distinctive, pungent, sexy, and sensual, she says.
Sometimes people even call it B.O.
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because, in a way, these odors come from glands.
Musk is commonly that lasting note that stays behind after the more volatile notes have shifted on.
Either way you wear it, Phillips says that musk isthefragrance equivalent of sex appeal.
Keep scrolling to shop musk fragrance for your perfume collection.
Personally, I wear this everyday on top ofDedcool Taunt($80) and Im completely obsessed.
Musk is a base note, bolstered by peony and muguet.
& Durga Rose Atlantic, $175
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& Durga is a fragrance brand created by a husband and wife team in Brooklyn, New York.
A few spritzes will trick you into thinking that its summer all year long.
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St. Rose Gypsy Cowboy, $165
This gorgeous, sustainably-sourced (and clean!)
Its a rock-star fragrance that intoxicates everyone who catches a whiff.
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