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Musk / Oils


Musk, when diluted for perfumes, has a sweet smell and is the most powerful of the perfume
oils. Musk for perfumes usually comes from the musk–ox or the musk-rat, but the most prized
source is the male musk-deer that lives in the Himalayas.
L’Aminant by Coty: (La-mee-naw; “l’aminant” means the magnent) jasmine, citrus, Bulgarian
roe, Italian bergamot, Algerian geranium, vanilla from South America, vetivert from East India,
and civet musk from Ethiopia.
Dolce & Gabbanna for Women: (Dole-che) petit grain, tangerine, basil, accented with freesia,
musk and rose.
Shalimar by Guerlain: (Gare-lahn) contains bergamot, lemon, and patchouli  accented with
vanilla, sandalwood and musk. A perennial favorite for every woman in your life.
Caleche by Hermes: (Ka-leesh by Air-mezz; ) a subtle combination of rose, gardenia, lilac,
and civet musk.
Lagerfeld Sun * Moon & Stars: jasmine, orange blossom and narcisse are blended with
notes of musk, sandalwood and amber,
O Oui by Lancome: (Oh-wee) scents of clementine, water lily and musk.
Revlon Ciara: for a young woman, a crowd-pleasing mix of vanilla and musk.

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