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13 Musks & Skin Scents to Add to Your Collection 🫧

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Tiana Gidley

If you want to add something to your fragrance collection that is a universal, intoxicating, and “your-skin-but-better”, you've come to the right place! Here I've rounded up twelve of my favorite musks and skin scents that both your perfume novice an...

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These aren't your everyday designer houses. While some options in this category have garnered more popularity than others, most will be something others haven't quite experienced before.

If you want something with a touch of sparkle, I am absolutely enchanted by everything D'Orsay is creating. This is hands-down my favorite skin scent of theirs.

Je suis le plus grand. M.A.

Founded by Aurélien Guichard, who comes from a lineage of perfumers, I love everything Matiere Premiere is doing as a house. This woody, inviting musk is ultra-wearable! So much so that it was the signature scent for my baby shower.

PARISIAN MUSC - MATIERE PREMIERE

I know a lot of people love Le Labo's Santal 33, but I think Another 13 is far more intoxicating and wearable.

ANOTHER 13 | Le Labo Fragrances

This was my 32nd birthday fragrance; it's just that good. If you love D.S. & Durga's “I Don't Know What”, but want to punch it up a notch with something not many will have, this is where I'd turn.

Naked Dance by .Oddity Fragrance

Fresh, wearable, and intoxicating—just as the name suggests, this fragrance adds a little je ne sais quoi to your scent profile. Perfect to wear on its own or to layer under other perfumes for an intoxicating combination.

I Don't Know What - D.S. & DURGA

I will never not have this in my collection. Every time I wear it, I get stopped in the grocery store to ask me what I'm wearing. Like most of the recommendations on this list, this is perfect for wearing on its own or for layering. It makes the perf...

Molecule 01 - Escentric Molecules

Similar to the reasons I love Molecule 01, but this is pure Ambroxan. If you're asking a fragrance lover like myself, yes you need both 01 + 02 in your collection (and 04!)

Molecule 02 - Escentric Molecules - USA

Just as beautiful and alluring as Molecule 01 + 02, except this one is for the sandalwood lovers!

Molecule 04

If you love Molecule 01, but want to kick it up a notch, I always recommend Molecule 01 + Iris. There is something so wearable and inviting about it! Plus, the Iris is nice and fresh.

Molecule 01 + Iris

I love this for similar reasons to Molecule 01 + Iris, but this one is a bit spicier. Perfect for sunshiny summer days or nights.

Molecule 01 + Ginger

Under $100

If you're looking for an option that won't break the bank, these are your daily drivers.

If you're a fan of Nemat's Amber Oil, this is essentially the spray version of that. I love to use this as a base for all my other fragrance layering. It's the perfect daily-driver.

DedCool XTRA MILK

I love this perfume oil as a base for everything else in my scent routine. It's affordable and so, so lovely!

Amber Fragrance Oil - Nemat Perfumes

Fun fact: this was actually created for those who couldn't tolerate the heavy smell of perfume. Light, wearable, but altogether beautiful, I love this skin scent from a local Nashville house.

Jordan's Perfume - Ranger Station