1
a
: a substance with a penetrating persistent odor obtained from a sac beneath the abdominal skin of the male musk deer and used as a perfume fixative
also
: a similar substance from another animal or a synthetic substitute
b
: the odor of musk
also
: an odor resembling musk especially in heaviness or persistence
2
: any of various plants with musky odors
especially
: musk plant
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This all-purpose detergent is decadently (but not overwhelmingly) scented with notes of lily of the valley, musk, and sandalwood for a bright, crisp scent, skillfully targeting dirt stains and grime every wash.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
The fragrance is complete with notes of cedarwood, cashmere musk, cardamom and black pepper.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Among the key notes from the original fragrance, jasmine, blood orange, golden amber, red peony, vanilla musk and cedarwood oil all feature in the layers of the perfume.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
This scent is pure nostalgia in a bottle, thanks to a captivating swirl of pure vanilla and comforting musk, along with a hint of chocolate and hinoki woods that makes this reminiscent of bake shops and summertime boardwalks.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
The fragrance is complete with notes of cedarwood, cashmere musk, cardamom and black pepper.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Among the key notes from the original fragrance, jasmine, blood orange, golden amber, red peony, vanilla musk and cedarwood oil all feature in the layers of the perfume.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Feb. 2025
This scent is pure nostalgia in a bottle, thanks to a captivating swirl of pure vanilla and comforting musk, along with a hint of chocolate and hinoki woods that makes this reminiscent of bake shops and summertime boardwalks.
—Mary Honkus, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musk. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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musk
noun1
: a strong-smelling substance obtained usually from the male musk deer and used in perfume
also
: a substance of comparable odor that is from another animal (as a skunk) or is prepared artificially
2
: an odor of or resembling that of musk
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