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Musk by Houbigant (1971): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Houbigant/Musk

Musk by Houbigant

Fragrance / 1971

Musk

UNISEX

7.2/ 105 ratings

CitrusSweetPowdery

Oriental

Animal

Released: 1971
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

MuskHoubigant

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Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Heart notes

Base notes

Tonka Bean Iris

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Citrus

Sweet

Powdery

Oriental

Animal

Earthy

Leathery

aromatic

fresh spicy

musky

rose

yellow floral

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How it wears+

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Musk by Jovan

Budget

Shares jasmine, bergamot, ylang-ylang; Citrus, Powdery, fresh spicy accords

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British Musk by Signature Fragrances

Signature Fragrances

Shares rose, bergamot, geranium; Powdery, aromatic, fresh spicy accords

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Lorenzo Villoresi

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7.2/10

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Musk compared

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Frequently asked

What does Musk by Houbigant smell like?+

Musk by Houbigant features a layered composition opening with Bergamot at the top, Jasmine, Rose, and Ylang-Ylang at the heart, Musk, Oakmoss, and Tonka Bean in the base. The overall character is citrus, sweet, powdery.

What are the notes in Musk?+

Top notes: Bergamot. Heart notes: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Geranium. Base notes: Musk, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean, and Iris.

Is Musk for men or women?+

Musk by Houbigant is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was Musk released?+

Musk by Houbigant was launched in 1971.

What fragrances are similar to Musk?+

Fragrances similar to Musk include Musk by Jovan, Musk by Parfumane, British Musk by Signature Fragrances, Musk by Byblos, based on shared notes and scent profile.

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Musk by Houbigant is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. Musk was launched in 1971. Top note is Bergamot; middle notes are Ylang-Ylang, Geranium, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Tonka Bean, oak moss, Musk and Iris. Musk by Houbigant is a floral woody musk fragrance created for both women and men. Launched in 1971, it combines bright citrus nuances with a floral heart and a soft, musky base. The composition brings together classic floral notes with aromatic woods and moss for a balanced, quietly sensual profile.