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It’s that intoxicating mystery that makes musks soalluring, the transformative scent settling into everyone’s skin differently.

And it’s that very nature that makes narrowing down a winning circle of musky fragrances so difficult.

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It features notes of freesia, musk, sandalwood, amber, and jasmine.

The crisp, aquatic fragrance his noticeably clean, courtesy of the marine and citrus notes accompanyingthe musk.

It’s salty, smooth, clean, and musky at the same time.

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Phlur

It’s the idealized scent of skin and the memory of someone you love," says Huber.

This is ideal for anyone who likes floral scents but hates how cloyingly sweet they can be.

It’s decadent, warm, and sensual without feeling too sweet.

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Prada

Accompanying notes of amber wood, jasmine, and orange blossom complement this bouquet-like medley.

In short, it’s a spicy, summer fragrance with a current of sea breeze running through it.

& Durga Rose Atlantic

D.S.

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Henry Rose

Sounds like heaven, no?

We’d say this D.S.

At the base, you’ll find saltwater, white moss, and muscone.

Arquiste Peau

Arquiste

Byredo Mojave Ghost

Byredo

Jaded by the hustle and bustle of city life?

Transport yourself to the Mojave Desert with this woody scent.

Soundsexpensive we’re sold.

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Bastide

A win in our book.

How cute is that?

And the fragrance is nothing to sniff at, either.

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Brown Girl Jane

A crisp blend of bergamot and apple mixes with musk, oakmoss, and ceylon black tea.

Ariana Grande Cloud

Ariana Grande

Celebrity perfumescan get a bad rep.

Sometimes, that reputation is earned, but don’t let it scare you away from Cloud byAriana Grande.

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Diptyque

Those notes include mandarin, pear, bergamot, violet, sandalwood, musk, and vanilla.

If you like an effervescent, creamy floral, you’re going to love this.

Clean Reserve Skin

Looking for a musky scent that gives “your skin, but better”?

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D.S. & Durga

Try Clean Reserve Skin.

It smells warm and sweet with notes of bergamot, fresh musk, salted praline, and vanilla.

“It can range from smooth and powdery to deeper, more sensual, and resinous facets.

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Glossier

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Le Labo

Replica Lazy Sunday Morning

Replica

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By Rosie Jane

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Initio Parfums Privés

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Byredo

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Tom Ford

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Aerin

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Dear Polly

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Clean Reserve

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Ariana Grande

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Parfums de Marly

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Clean Reserve

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Narisco Rodriguez

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Ouai

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YSL