muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness
noun
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Speaking of scents, the treatment is available fragrance-free or in Hold, a woodsy, musky, skinlike scent.
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Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Apparently, the soap smells medicinal and musky, almost like the oral anaesthetic Anbesol.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 May 2026
Their musky scent repels pests, while their golden blooms—symbols of remembrance during Dia de los Muertos—honor Mexican heritage.
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Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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Adjective
Another scent by Epinette, this musky floral is perfectly suited for hot days.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
Speaking of scents, the treatment is available fragrance-free or in Hold, a woodsy, musky, skinlike scent.
—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Apparently, the soap smells medicinal and musky, almost like the oral anaesthetic Anbesol.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
15 May 2026
Their musky scent repels pests, while their golden blooms—symbols of remembrance during Dia de los Muertos—honor Mexican heritage.
—
Teresa Woodard,
Midwest Living,
15 May 2026
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“Musky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musky. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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