muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
muskiness noun

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Warmer perfumes overall are currently trending (vanilla, anyone?), but, unlike the more popular gourmands taking over TikTok, musky perfumes take inspiration from skin rather than your pantry. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Mar. 2025 Feminine floral notes, warm earthy hints, subtle citrus touches, robust musky undertones—there are so many fragrance types to explore, and 2025 is seeing the resurgence of a nostalgic array of perfume notes: sweet and gourmand. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025 The blend is reminiscent of clean hair after the best blowout of your life—fruity, musky, and fresh. Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025 Opening with juicy notes of peach skin and plum, the fragrance has a musky, woody base comprised of white moss, sandalwood, and an ambery synthetic fragrance called orcanox. Jenny Berg, Allure, 8 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for musky

Word History

First Known Use

1580, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of musky was in 1580

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“Musky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musky. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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musky

adjective
muskier; muskiest
: having an odor of or resembling musk
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