ANIMALIC MUSK

Animalic musk suggests the warmth of skin, sometimes with a slightly leathery or bodily edge. It belongs to the musky family, but draws attention to its less freshly washed side. Depending on the composition, that character may be a quiet warmth beneath flowers or a more noticeable, intimate presence.

The word animalic describes an impression, not an ingredient's origin. A note list alone cannot establish whether a perfume contains an animal-derived material, and the effect can be composed using manufactured fragrance materials. When exploring these fragrances, consider how prominent the musk is: a soft background and a deliberately assertive animalic accord offer quite different experiences.