5 Musky Perfumes You’ll Spritz on Repeat This Fall and Winter
March 30, 2023
Best Floral-Musk Perfume
YSL Libre Eau de Parfum
A hero product since 2019, YSL’s Libre Eau de Parfum is the perfect summer-to-fall transition fragrance, boasting invigorating notes of lavender, orange blossom, musk, and vanilla. Dubbed a “statement feminine fragrance for those who live by their own rules” by the brand, this one is certainly suitable to become your year-round signature. When purchased from the brand, the bottle can also be engraved — a lovely personal touch whether you’re scooping it up as a gift for yourself or someone else.
Best Spicy Vanilla-Musk Perfume
Maison Margiela Whispers in the Library
Musk isn’t *technically* a note in this warm, spicy scent, yet countless people who adore this fragrance — this editor included — attest that it smells like it does. In line with the iconic brand’s theme of turning memories into scents, this one’s inspired by the Oxford library, particularly the scent of wax wood and paper. Its key notes are pepper essence, tonka bean absolute and cedarwood.
Best Amber-Floral Musk Perfume
Prada Paradoxe Eau de Parfum
Yes, this perfume is as intoxicatingly good-smelling as the bottle — inspired by the fashion house’s trademark logo — is aesthetically pleasing. It’s brand-new to the beauty scene and holds sweet notes of neroli and amber. It exudes a sophisticated sweet and femine softness that's carefully balanced with a touch of musk. An added bonus: It's refillable.
Best Fruity-Floral Musk Perfume
Ralph Lauren Romance Eau de Parfum
Like romance itself, Ralph Lauren Romance is beautifully complex. It opens with a sparkling burst of citrus and florals and dries down to a powdery musk that smells clean and youthful. It's the perfect daytime scent for those who appreciate a classically feminine fragrance that's equal parts fresh and luxurious — and not overly sweet.
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