WS-TBS-1981

White Musk

1981Men

musky up front, then powdery, settling into white floral.

White Musk by The Body Shop is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. White Musk was launched in 1981. Top notes are Musk, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum and Basil; middle notes are Musk, Lily, Jasmine and Rose; base notes are Musk, Iris, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla, Rose, Vetiver, Patchouli and…

musky powdery white floral earthy

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Musk, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Basil
Heart· 2–4h
Musk, Lily, Jasmine, Rose
Drydown· 6h+
Musk, Iris, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla, Rose, Vetiver, Patchouli, Peach

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

76%

50%

33%

33%

29%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring28%Fall26%Winter25%Summer21%Day69%Night31%Wears female37%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More The Body Shop picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does White Musk smell like?

musky up front, then powdery, settling into white floral. Dominant accords: musky, powdery, white floral.

What notes are in White Musk?

Top: Musk, Lily, Ylang-Ylang, Galbanum, Basil. Heart: Musk, Lily, Jasmine, Rose. Base: Musk, Iris, Jasmine, Oakmoss, Amber, Vanilla, Rose, Vetiver, Patchouli, Peach.

How long does White Musk last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is White Musk loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is White Musk best for?

Spring is the top pick (28%). Fall is second at 26%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for White Musk?

Day wear leads at 69%. Night is a secondary pick at 31%.

Is White Musk for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 37% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.