1
a
: a substance with a penetrating persistent odor obtained from a sac beneath the abdominal skin of the male musk deer and used as a perfume fixative
also
: a similar substance from another animal or a synthetic substitute
b
: the odor of musk
also
: an odor resembling musk especially in heaviness or persistence
2
: any of various plants with musky odors
especially
: musk plant
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Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
The budget-friendly perfume’s notes include neroli blossom, cedar wood, and suede musk, giving it a similarly warm and spicy aroma.
—Julia Guerra, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
When you’re done, your hair is left with a light, lingering scent of fresh mint, peony, and freesia with a hint of musk.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
The eau de parfum includes top notes of Madagascar black pepper and Italian mandarin; heart notes of jasmine sambac absolute and rhubarb, and base notes of Indonesian patchouli and skin musk.
—James Manso, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
The budget-friendly perfume’s notes include neroli blossom, cedar wood, and suede musk, giving it a similarly warm and spicy aroma.
—Julia Guerra, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
When you’re done, your hair is left with a light, lingering scent of fresh mint, peony, and freesia with a hint of musk.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2024
The eau de parfum includes top notes of Madagascar black pepper and Italian mandarin; heart notes of jasmine sambac absolute and rhubarb, and base notes of Indonesian patchouli and skin musk.
—James Manso, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musk. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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musk
noun1
: a strong-smelling substance obtained usually from the male musk deer and used in perfume
also
: a substance of comparable odor that is from another animal (as a skunk) or is prepared artificially
2
: an odor of or resembling that of musk
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