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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Patchouli, iris, vanilla, ambergris and musk bring the French capital to life.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The combination yields a woody musk, with the faint sweetness of vanilla balancing out the overall fragrance intensity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
With notes of spruce, musk, amber, and vetiver, The Cottage candle has a cozy woody vibe that will remind you of an old country store just before a winter snowstorm.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Created by celebrated perfumer Daphné Bugey, this effortlessly elegant scent features high-quality citrus notes of bergamot, mandarin, and orange blossom with a dose of pink pepper to compliment the woody and earthy notes of chestnut, cedar, vetiver, and musk.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The combination yields a woody musk, with the faint sweetness of vanilla balancing out the overall fragrance intensity.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
With notes of spruce, musk, amber, and vetiver, The Cottage candle has a cozy woody vibe that will remind you of an old country store just before a winter snowstorm.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Created by celebrated perfumer Daphné Bugey, this effortlessly elegant scent features high-quality citrus notes of bergamot, mandarin, and orange blossom with a dose of pink pepper to compliment the woody and earthy notes of chestnut, cedar, vetiver, and musk.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Our tester loved the soothing scent and that the heating pad didn’t look like a medical device.Bianca Lambert, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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Her solution: candle warmers, which heat the candle and diffuse the scent without a flame.Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Spicy and sensuous, the woody spicy scent features notes of incense and black pepper.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Notes: Rose, red fruits, cinnamon, benzoin, incense, patchouli, sandalwood, castoreum Size: 6.8 oz Perfumehead Room No.Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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Showcase your toiletries Skin care, makeup, and perfume typically come in the most beautiful packaging that adds a pop of personality to your bathroom.Jordan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2025
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The fashion-forward will swoon over a trending luxury gift like this Tom Ford perfume, or velvet keepsake box that protects her jewels and goodies in her tote or luggage.Malia Griggs, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Plus, according to data from investment banking company Piper Sandler, teens spent 23% more on cosmetics, skincare and fragrance in 2023 than 2022.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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It’s formulated without fragrance or alcohols, which can be irritating to sensitive skin.Aamina Inayat Khan, StyleCaster, 9 Jan. 2025
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Eighteen of his 54 shots have been high-danger sniffs below the dots.Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Anxious dogs that like to obsessively lick, dig or sniff might also like pad toys.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The first whiff gave me a fruit-and-nut chocolate bar and the taste matches in a delicate way, with a touch some floral undertones.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Rams game the following week started similarly, with some whiffs in the run game.Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Cause Of Toxic Fumes According to the sheriff's office, crews first responded to a strong smell that was reported at the Southwest Cheese plant as .67 gallons of acid was spilled and mixed with .61 gallons of chlorine, creating a dangerous chemical reaction.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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Coffee grounds The leftovers from your brew can easily clump together and cause an unpleasant smell in addition to blockage.Julia Mitchem, Architectural Digest, 30 Dec. 2024
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The dispute originated with a recurring issue in the River Valley when strong odors are emitted from a biowaste storage lagoon in the Arkansas River bottom in Crawford County.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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How To Get Rid Of And Remove Smells From Enameled Cast Iron Additionally, baking soda and warm water can alleviate cooking odors emitted from the cast iron.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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