Synergy Score
Found together in 59 fragrances
Pairing Category
unexpected Pairing
A surprising combination that creates unique and memorable compositions.
Woody
Musk is the scent of warmth itself—imagine the gentle heat radiating from skin after exercise, mingled with soft suede and a whisper of vanilla. It's deeply intimate rather than floral or sharp; think of wrapping yourself in a cashmere blanket warmed by the sun, with a faint animalic undertone that's almost imperceptible. Pure musk has a powdery, almost imperceptible sweetness, like the inside of a lover's wrist or the comfort of well-loved fabric. It doesn't announce itself boldly; instead, it envelops and lingers on your skin like a second layer.
Woody
Woody notes smell like the heart of a forest distilled into liquid form. Imagine walking through an ancient woodland after rain—that deep, earthy richness underfoot, mixed with the slightly resinous warmth of tree bark and aged timber. There's a dryness to it, reminiscent of pencil shavings or cedar chests, yet simultaneously warm and comforting, like sitting by a fireplace in a cabin. Not sharp or medicinal, but grounding and structural—the olfactory equivalent of solid wood supporting a building.
30 fragrances featuring Musk and Woods together
Lalique
Guerlain
Marc Gebauer
Al-Jazeera / الجزيرة
Chopard
Chopard
Zoologist
Sol de Janeiro
Zoologist
Penhaligon's
Fragrance One
Cartier