White musk is often described as a “second skin,” a soft sweep of scent that gets noticed but rarely identified. Vastly different from animalic musk, white musk is a synthetic note that smells clean, comforting, and warm. Here are seven solid options if you’re looking for a white musk-dominant scent that is both crowd-pleasing and distinct.

ALTAIA (A Long Time Ago in Argentina) has a scent called Don’t Cry For Me Fragrance and it smells like a memory – which is fitting, due to the brand’s storied origins. The founders have a shared history; after meeting and falling in love, they discovered that their great-great-grandfathers crossed paths in a way that shaped modern-day Argentina. Don’t Cry For Me is a creamy, slightly vegetal, bright breeze of a fragrance with a heart of ambrette musk. Jasmine tea, freesia, and cashmere wood combine for an enchanting sillage that transcends seasons.

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