Black Musk
Votes lean masculine
130 ratings
From your scent profile
Montale Black Musk is a smoky, spicy unisex scent built on musk, patchouli and sandalwood, leaning towards winter and evening wear.
Skunky's take: Plenty of people say it suits a rainy fall evening.
How does it perform?
From 111 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
65% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Synthetic
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
- Smoky
Synthetic
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Earthy
SmokyWhat does Black Musk smell like?
Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick winter and fall, and night out and evening are the occasions named most. Though it is unisex, most voters read it as masculine.
As a whole it reads woody, leathery and resinous. Sandalwood, teakwood and patchouli lay an earthy base, while leather and ambergris add an animal warmth. Black pepper and nutmeg carry the spice, and musk softens the edges. Montale Dark Aoud and Lattafa Maahir Black Edition have a close profile.
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 40%Winter
- 39%Autumn
- 14%Spring
- 7%Summer
Winter
Autumn
Spring
Summer- Nighttime30%
- Evening29%
- Casual23%
- Daytime10%
- Office9%
Least picked for the office.
Smells like this
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Last updated: October 26, 2026