Animalic Musk

Musky Notes

Animalic musk is a complex, intense fragrance note characterized by warm, sensual, and slightly dirty or carnal undertones. It evokes primal, intimate scents reminiscent of human skin, sweat, and sexual attraction. The scent is deep, rich, and provocative, with nuanced layers of warmth, earthiness, and a subtle animalistic quality that adds depth and complexity to fragrances.

Traditionally, animalic musk was derived from the musk deer's preputial glands, located in the abdomen. Today, due to ethical and conservation concerns, most musk is synthetic, created through complex chemical processes that replicate the original animal-derived scent. Modern synthetic musks include nitro musks, polycyclic musks, and macrocyclic musks, which are designed to capture the essence of the original animalic scent.

Animalic Musk

Fragrances with Animalic Musk