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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)

8.444

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

OrientalPowderySpicyWoodyEarthy

Scent profile

Top notes

PatchouliTolu BalsamTonka Bean

Heart notes

SandalwoodMyrrh

Base notes

MuskCivetVanilla

When to wear it

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

Fall

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

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When

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Spring

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Summer

39%

Fall

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Day

74%

Night

100%

Where

Office

74%

Casual

83%

Date

100%

Club

65%

Formal

90%

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