Note
All 1334 fragrances on The Scent Atlas featuring this note, sorted by community rating.
Often described as warm, animalistic, and sensual, this fragrance note evokes a deep, earthy quality that can evoke feelings of intimacy and comfort. Traditionally derived from the glandular secretions of certain animals, its modern interpretations often use synthetic alternatives, but the character remains consistent. With its rich and almost creamy undertones, it can impart depth to a fragrance, making it feel more rounded and smooth. Musk appears across various fragrance families, particularly in oriental and woody compositions, where it enhances the allure of spices and resins. In fresh and floral scents, it can add an unexpected warmth that lifts the overall experience, softening sharper notes. In perfumery, it typically functions as a fixative, helping to prolong the life of other ingredients on the skin while also providing a lingering base that draws one in. This multifunctional note can embrace the wearer, often leaving a subtle yet captivating trail that invites closeness, making it a beloved choice in both classic and modern fragrances.
1334 fragrances · 56 brands · £3–£221.56

Often described as warm, animalistic, and sensual, this fragrance note evokes a deep, earthy quality that can evoke feelings of intimacy and comfort. Traditionally derived from the glandular secretions of certain animals, its modern interpretations often use synthetic alternatives, but the character remains consistent. With its rich and almost creamy undertones, it can impart depth to a fragrance, making it feel more rounded and smooth. Musk appears across various fragrance families, particularly in oriental and woody compositions, where it enhances the allure of spices and resins. In fresh and floral scents, it can add an unexpected warmth that lifts the overall experience, softening sharper notes. In perfumery, it typically functions as a fixative, helping to prolong the life of other ingredients on the skin while also providing a lingering base that draws one in. This multifunctional note can embrace the wearer, often leaving a subtle yet captivating trail that invites closeness, making it a beloved choice in both classic and modern fragrances.
The top rated options are Lattafa Angham (9.2/10), Lattafa Khamrah Qahwa (9.1/10) and Ajmal Mukhallat Dahn Al Oudh Moattaq (9.0/10).
56 brands are represented, including ALT. Fragrances, Afnan, Ahmed Al Maghribi, Ajmal, Al Aneeq, Al Haramain, Al Wataniah, Alexandria Fragrances and 48 others.
Prices range between £3 and £221.56 on The Scent Atlas, correct as of the current catalogue.