A musky scent is the equivalent of a silk slip and a dirty weekend
If a sweet, romantic, floral perfume is the olfactory equivalent of roses and a heart-shaped chocolate box, then a musky scent is a silk slip and a dirty weekend. Soft, mysterious, sensuous and animalic musks (synthetically produced in almost all modern commercial perfumes) make a less obvious Valentine’s gift.
Narciso Rodriguez’s fragrances are, I believe, among the very best in the mid-price bracket. His original, carnal For Her is perfection, and the fairly new Pure Musc (£45, 30ml) is a worthy little sibling (and, in fact, layers beautifully under the original, should you be so inclined). This is a creamy, slightly chillier musk than the original – more clean sheets than hot skin – and smells fresher than my other picks. But don’t let its lightness deceive you – it lasts terrifically well and works politely in daytime, whereas many musks are night crawlers.
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