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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Plus, the dry-down of musk, patchouli, and vanilla gives a warm, velvety hug that lasts all day.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
This scent combines the ethereal beauty of jasmine with zesty bergamot and the warmth of musk.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
The budget-friendly perfume’s notes include neroli blossom, cedar wood, and suede musk, giving it a similarly warm and spicy aroma.
—Julia Guerra, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
This scent combines the ethereal beauty of jasmine with zesty bergamot and the warmth of musk.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 27 Sep. 2024
Related Articles Retrospect is nuanced; there are notes of bergamot, pear, jasmine, and musk, plus aldehydes that are inherent to classic perfumes like Chanel No. 5.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
The budget-friendly perfume’s notes include neroli blossom, cedar wood, and suede musk, giving it a similarly warm and spicy aroma.
—Julia Guerra, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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In the post, Trump shared a link to the official Trump Fragrances website, where the scents can be purchased for $199.Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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With scent profiles of orange and mahogany, sandalwood and eucalyptus, and fresh pine and green apple, there’s an aroma for everyone.Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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There are plenty of other incense aromas to browse, from floral to earthy (like P.F. Candle Co.'s foresty Enoki Cedar scent).Erin Cavoto, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2024
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The offering of incense followed shortly after, before the altar was finally adorned and illuminated, as the scent of the incense filled the cathedral.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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And while Trump isn’t in legal trouble for using first lady Jill Biden's image to sell perfume, he’s generated new questions about the legality of using Jill Biden's image to promote a new fragrance line.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dollar growth is fastest among Gen Z, according to NIQ, which reports the cohort’s cologne and perfume spend is up 60.7 percent year-over-year, followed by Millennials’ 26.2 percent growth in spend.Noor Lobad, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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The scents, unveiled this fall at the company’s new headquarters in Muscat, were developed by a quartet of some of the fragrance world’s most accomplished perfumers.Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 2024, the fragrance category once again outdid itself.Noor Lobad, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Those seasonal combinations evoke the holidays at first sniff.Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appétit, 1 Dec. 2024
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Officers gently pet the creature and one officer offered a hand to its snout for a quick sniff.Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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One way to do this is by stocking up on candles, body care products, and hand soaps that give you and your guests a whiff of classic wintertime scents.Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Following this whiff, the Mets need to find an additional pitcher or two to slot into the starting rotation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine-Scented 3-Wick Ceramic Tree Dish Candle $11 at Walmart I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the smell of Christmas trees, so this noble fir and pine-scented candle is sure to be a hit.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The crackling of the flames, the smell of the burning wood, the cat cuddled up next to the warmth—there's nothing like it.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to an article by Pet MD, reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Coates, dogs' noses also have the extraordinary skill to smell the passage of times, by detecting the tiny reductions in odor molecules that occur over short periods of time.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although overall complaints have decreased, Boyles insists that its not because foul odors are no longer an issue.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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