222 community ratings

Amber Musk

Name: Amber Musk
Brand: Aerin

Perfumer: Honorine Blanc

2013WomenModern

7.6/ 10

Community score
222 ratings

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Aerin Amber Musk is a fresh, floral scent softened by sweet, powdery and creamy tones, suited to a feminine, easygoing daytime wear.

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Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.

How does it perform?

From 187 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.4 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

8.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.0 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Benzoin

Rosa centifolia absolute

Musk Ambrox Coconut water

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy
Powdery
Creamy

What does Amber Musk smell like?

The notes read as a single whole: benzoin and Ambrox lay down a warm, sweet base, while musk turns it powdery and creamy. Rosa centifolia absolute carries the floral side, and coconut water adds a light, fresh breath. The overall impression is soft, with a slightly synthetic edge.

Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions. It reads feminine to most voters. Serge Lutens Clair de musc and Valmont Satin Musk have a close profile.