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Vegetal Musk

Vegetal Musk
At a glance

Vegetal Musk is a fragrance note appearing in 4 perfumes in this directory.

What it smells like

Ambrette seed, often called vegetal musk, offers a subtle blend of amber‑like warmth with a faintly animalic edge. It feels cool and slightly metallic, yet carries a gentle sweetness reminiscent of pear or prune. Its green‑floral undertones give it a clean, almost creamy texture, while the macrocyclic lactone core adds a soft musk that lingers. Perfumers use it to soften sharp citrus or citrusy spiciness and to anchor floral hearts with a dry, earthy finish.

Vegetal Musk is listed in 4 perfumes in this directory. It is most often used as a base note (100% of its appearances). It is most often paired with jasmine and patchouli.

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Materials used to create this note Not yet linked to a specific material in our library.
Perfumes featuring this note Coffee Bomb Nabati Sugardaddy The Ghost in the Shell