How to Use musk in a Sentence

musk

noun
  • The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
    — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 9 June 2026
  • The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
    — CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • The key notes are iris butter, floral oud and creamy musk.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
  • Don’t be the guy who comes to his interview with a funky musk about him.
    — Adam Hurly, GQ, 17 May 2018
  • The salty musks and wood smells are topped off with cardamom and jasmine petals.
    — Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This musk is emitted from two scent glands, one on either side of the vent.
    — Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
  • From blooming tuberose to golden musks.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 28 June 2026
  • As for the candles, who doesn’t love a good musk in their space to create serene vibes?
    — Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The scents ends on the mellow notes of white musk and vetiver.
    — Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 21 June 2018
  • Scents range from warm florals to sensual suede musks and more.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Notes of soft bergamot and white musk bring instant freshness to this scent.
    — Katie Berohn, Good Housekeeping, 11 May 2022
  • For her, nature’s algorithm and a strong musk seemed to work just fine.
    — Evan Bush, The Seattle Times, 29 June 2017
  • The spritz is centered around notes of musk, amber, wood and vanilla.
    — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 23 June 2022
  • The musk is silky smooth, the florals are abundant, and the powder is clean.
    — Maddie Aberman, Allure, 6 Oct. 2017
  • These pleasing fresh notes are balanced with the deep base notes of musk and cedarwood.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Plus, the dry-down of musk, patchouli, and vanilla gives a warm, velvety hug that lasts all day.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Since the dawn of time (basically), one of the best scents to do that is musk.
    — Garrett Munce, menshealth.com, 25 May 2023
  • The base includes a warm and earthy blend of tonka bean, mossy evernyl and white musk.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • Where the musk of teenage cologne once lingered, the stench of standing water crept in.
    — Mandy McLaren, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2021
  • The powder never gets scratchy or weird, and the musk in the base is subtle but present.
    — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025
  • The scent itself is a sparkling watery musk that begs to be worn with a great slip dress and slicked back hair.
    — Bea McMonagle, Forbes, 29 June 2021
  • The blonde wood, steamed rice, and white musk notes put a soothingly youthful pep in your step.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
  • The notes that best describe her are sparkling grapefruit, patchouli, and a tinge of vanilla musk.
    — ELLE, 27 Feb. 2023
  • The whimsical gourmand is made up of a red fruit accord and white musk base.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • The floral and fruity aromas mixed with musk give this a mood-boosting aroma.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Desert Rose is a light and creamy scent with a hint of musk and notes of pink peppercorn and tuberose.
    — Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 Apr. 2021
  • Choose a scent that brings you peace—rose, white musk, or chamomile may do the trick—and set the mood with candles and hand creams.
    — Taylore Glynn, Marie Claire, 6 Oct. 2020
  • The light and fruity fragrance rests on base notes of ambergris, musk, and cedarwood.
    — Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
  • This scent is the perfect blend of musk and rum, with notes of sandalwood, jasmine and clove.
    — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 17 May 2022
  • Red is a blend of citrus and aromatic herbal, with notes of patchouli, cedarwood and white musk.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025

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