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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Now, its newest release, (aka The Freedom Collection) is built entirely around musk, which feels very on-trend right now, but also deeply intentional.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Dec. 2025
Its scent evokes a stroll through a blooming garden, with notes of dahlia petals, delicate tuberose, and a warm base of sandalwood and musk.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025
Red is a blend of citrus and aromatic herbal, with notes of patchouli, cedarwood and white musk.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Also try Tom Ford Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum, which pairs oud with a fresh peony accord, and Kayali Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud Eau de Parfum Intense, featuring addictive strawberry cream, skin-like white musk, and silver oud.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 25 Nov. 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Dec. 2025
Its scent evokes a stroll through a blooming garden, with notes of dahlia petals, delicate tuberose, and a warm base of sandalwood and musk.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 12 Dec. 2025
Red is a blend of citrus and aromatic herbal, with notes of patchouli, cedarwood and white musk.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
Also try Tom Ford Oud Voyager Eau de Parfum, which pairs oud with a fresh peony accord, and Kayali Oudgasm Milky Musk Oud Eau de Parfum Intense, featuring addictive strawberry cream, skin-like white musk, and silver oud.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 25 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Amélie Huynh, fragrance developer and CEO of D’Orsay, adds that aldehydes, which have a soapy, sparkling quality, are also present in many skin scents, in addition to creamy, low-profile vanilla and orange blossom notes.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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This exclusive scent has notes of refreshing grapefruit, crisp cucumbers, flower petals, and musk and lasts for approximately two months.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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The space doubles as a concept store specializing in everything Japandi (a blend of Scandinavian functionality and Japanese minimalism), such as incense from Japan’s Awaji Island and chrome desktop tchotchkes.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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On Tuesday, those supporters greeted her with long hugs, tears, chants, incense and a brass horn.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
23 Dec. 2025
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Shop more scents to stack with the rest of your perfume collection, below.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Store liquids—such as lotion, makeup, perfumes, and skincare—on a tray to protect your vanity table or bathroom cabinet.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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For a Mood Boost Even the saddest of souls can’t really argue with the principles of olfactotherapy, or neuro-fragrance.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Netflix’s latest round of products tied to Season 4 includes collections with Dove, Pandora jewelry, fragrances from COTY, NYX makeup and Liberty fabrics with more teatime supplies available at Walmart.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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Is that the right move for a goalie who only had a sniff of training camp and has not played in the NHL since May?—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The professional chef, who had never smelled her own feet before, screamed as Barrymore picked up her foot and gave it a sniff.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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This situation carries a whiff of something… off.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Let’s look back on 2025 fantasy misses to look forward and avoid making the signature mistake of each whiff come the 2026 draft season.—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Since guests will be living with a horse, there is a chance of noises and smells, which the Airbnb makes explicitly clear.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Dish soap also has a very strong smell.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Its silicone lid has an airtight seal, preventing spills and odors from escaping into your lunch bag.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The acidic properties of this inexpensive, nontoxic, and eco-friendly household cleaner help to break down grease, loosen dried-on food, and neutralize funky odors.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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