September 11, 2026 Editorial directory · Not a shop

Ingredient

Musk

Varies by musk molecule

Skin scents and intimate fragrances remain highly popular.

Category: Fragrance

Chemical formula: Varies by musk molecule

Main cosmetic effects: Soft, warm, skin-like scent; diffusion and longevity.

Source: Modern perfumery uses synthetic macrocyclic/polycyclic musks.

Developer / supplier: 20th-century fragrance chemistry; all major fragrance houses

Origin: Europe / Global

Representative product: Phlur Missing Person / Glossier You

Approx. retail price (USD): 78-115

Evidence maturity: Strong fragrance-trend signal

What it does

Soft, warm, skin-like scent; diffusion and longevity.

Notes

Fragrance | Strong fragrance-trend signal