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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Ellis Brooklyn Miss Strawberry Perfume Mist is a juicy strawberry-meets-matcha scent grounded with notes of musk and hinoki wood.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Floral fragrances can still work during colder months as well—especially when balanced with musk, sandalwood, or amber.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Citrus, lemon, bergamot, green, rose, jasmine, musk, cedar wood, and amber make up this layered candle.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Floral fragrances can still work during colder months as well—especially when balanced with musk, sandalwood, or amber.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Citrus, lemon, bergamot, green, rose, jasmine, musk, cedar wood, and amber make up this layered candle.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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Plus, the citrus, orange blossom, and vanilla scent had our tester head over heels from the first spritz.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 2026
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When choosing soaps to deter deer, gardeners often have success with deodorant soaps that have an unnatural and strong scent, such as Irish Spring, Ivory, Coast, and Dial.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The palate is a whirlwind of flavors, ranging from soft baking spice to floral incense to assertive oaky tannins to sweet vanilla.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2026
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On the final night, general manager Virginia led a gratitude ceremony under a sacred qolle tree with palo santo and other incense drifting through the quiet air as the sun set.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This gives perfume bottles a role unlike any other design object.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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Apply to pulse points The first, and most obvious way to make your perfume last longer, is applying it to your pulse points.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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My whole house has a slight fragrance afterwards as well.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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In these fields of tuberose, jasmine, iris, geraniums, and roses, the legendary fragrance Nº 5 comes to life.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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McInerney fans may take a few sniffs opening weekend, and Fox fans may hole up for a couple weeks of curious glances, but Bright Lights boxoffice prospects seem mighty dim.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lone whiff was receiver Jaylen Reagor.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lugo induced 59 swings but just seven whiffs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Like a glass cathedral dedicated to fresh bread, the skylights and hanging gardens give the dining space an ethereal feel (aided in no small part by the heavenly smell of artisan pastries baking in the next room).—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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Natural fragrance, including notes of neroli, replaces that sharp, alcohol-esque smell—and one box comes with six wipes and costs less than $15, for simple restocking.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This product’s biggest highlight is its pH Power Technology, which cleans laundry using millions of micro-scrubbers that break down odors and dirt with ease.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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And your nose may pick up the musky odor of wild bison.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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