muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness
noun
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Men’s deodorants often have fresh, spicy or musky scents, while women’s tend to be floral.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The musky fragrance of marigolds will keep nematodes far away, eliminating one of the biggest threats to tomatoes.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Think of how cattle smell, but muskier.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Glossier’s You Soie also incorporates tiare, but takes it in a musky direction.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Men’s deodorants often have fresh, spicy or musky scents, while women’s tend to be floral.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2026
The musky fragrance of marigolds will keep nematodes far away, eliminating one of the biggest threats to tomatoes.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Think of how cattle smell, but muskier.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Musky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musky. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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