About Musk Attars & Perfumes

Types of musk

White musks smell clean, powdery and freshly washed. Darker musks are warmer and deeper, often paired with amber or oud. Floral musks add rose or jasmine for a softer, romantic feel. White musk vs black musk explains the difference.

Layering musk

Musk is the easiest note to layer. A musk attar underneath a floral or woody perfume makes the whole scent last longer and feel smoother. How to layer attars and perfumes shows how.

Questions we get asked

Does musk last long?

Yes. Musk is a base note, so it is among the last parts of a scent to fade, though it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room.

Is musk for men or women?

Both. This collection has musks made for women, for men and unisex, and each product page says which.

Musk attar or musk perfume?

A musk attar is the closest, softest way to wear musk. A musk perfume projects a little more and is easy to spray on clothes.

What is the difference between musk and oud?

Musk is soft and clean; oud is woody and smoky. Oud vs musk compares them.

Read next: White musk vs black musk · Oud vs musk · Layering attars and perfumes