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Black Musk by Illuminum — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Black Musk

Name: Black Musk by Illuminum
Brand: Illuminum
Rating: 8.4 (44 reviews)

8.444Typically ~$150

Patchouli at first spray; musk is what stays on skin.

OrientalPowderySpicyWoodyEarthy

Scent profile

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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7.2few votes

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A fall and winter fragrance that comes alive after dark — at its best for date nights and formal occasions.

FallNightDate nights

When

Winter

94%

Spring

59%

Summer

39%

Fall

100%

Day

74%

Night

100%

Where

Office

74%

Casual

83%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

90%

Season & occasion fit is derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes (100% = its strongest setting).

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Sport

30%

Black Musk

Scent profile

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