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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Orange Blossom Neroli, as its name suggests, features bergamot, pear water, orange flower, neroli buds, fresh cypress and soft musks.
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James Manso, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The blonde wood, steamed rice, and white musk notes put a soothingly youthful pep in your step.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Also laced with white musk and amber for a clean, second-skin appeal, the fragrance can be worn on its own or as the base for a layered elixir of your choosing.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
This subtle yet clean and fresh fragrance has notes of white musk, amber, and bergamot, and strikes a balance between energetic and elegant.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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James Manso, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
The blonde wood, steamed rice, and white musk notes put a soothingly youthful pep in your step.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
Also laced with white musk and amber for a clean, second-skin appeal, the fragrance can be worn on its own or as the base for a layered elixir of your choosing.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
This subtle yet clean and fresh fragrance has notes of white musk, amber, and bergamot, and strikes a balance between energetic and elegant.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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Her portfolio includes scents made for Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Elie Saab, and Bvlgari.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to the floral notes of Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum or prefer something more woodsy and masculine like Ralph Lauren's Ralph’s Club, now is the ideal time to stock up on a new signature scent, grab travel-sized sprays for TSA, or pick up gifts for friends and family.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Adjacent to the space is the lobby, an area perfumed with copal incense and adorned with jewel-toned seating.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
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Air quality alerts were in effect on Tuesday for millions of residents across New York, Connecticut, and Southern California, as forecasters and health officials urged the public to avoid burning candles, incense, and other indoor pollutants.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Not all vanilla perfumes are created equal, though.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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This space is central to the creation of Maison Psyché, a perfume house inspired by Rémy Martin’s centuries of oak-aging expertise.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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In the continued spirit of collaboration, an exclusive fragrance was created for the show by Symrise Fine Fragrance perfumers, a partner of the Istituto Marangoni Paris for the Bachelor and Master of Fragrances and Cosmetics Management and Fragrances and Cosmetics Brand Management and Licensing.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Open since 2001, the company makes approximately 35 different fragrances, including seasonal soaps.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
Noun
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The father, meanwhile, doesn't seem sure of what to make of him, and walks cautiously over for a sniff.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Near the end of Hart’s interview, the comedian opened his bottle of the Last Dab — Hot Ones’ in-house sauce, particularly lethal — and went in for a deep sniff.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
Noun
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As of July 8, the lefty hadn’t allowed an earned run in his last 22 appearances and had a 32.2 percent whiff rate on the season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The 35-year-old is still generating a strong 36.5 percent whiff rate with his signature changeup and is averaging 94.5 mph with his fastball.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Indoor composting systems should not produce any unpleasant odors as long as they’re properly managed.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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There was a slight odor of jet fuel, MEDIC said, and there were no readings for anything else.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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