19 community ratings

Black Musk

UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

5.6/ 10

Community score
19 ratings

Illuminum Black Musk opens with Tolu balm, Indonesian patchouli and tonka bean and settles into musk and civet; it is a spicy, woody unisex scent that has been discontinued.

Compare

Skunky's take: The scent you will reach for once the scarf comes out.

How does it perform?

From 22 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

9.1 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

8.2 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

High risk

Only 32% of votes are positive.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
Smoky
Leathery

What does Black Musk smell like?

Its longevity is rated very strong and its sillage strong, though few voters have rated it, so these figures are tentative. It suits men and women alike, and its heavy, dense character fits colder weather and evenings best.

The opening is led by Tolu balm, patchouli and tonka. In the heart, sandalwood, frankincense and myrrh build a resinous, smoky base. The base of civet, musk and vanilla softens the animal, leathery and earthy tones with a warm sweetness. Areej Le Doré Oud Zhen and L'Artisan Parfumeur Al Oudh have a close profile.