White Musk
The Body Shop's white musk opens with a bright, green flutter—basil and galbanum lending an herbal clarity before ylang-ylang and lily soften the entrance.
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- Musky90
- Floral60
- White Floral50
- Rose
The note pyramid
- Basil
- Lily
- Lily
- Ylang-Ylang
- Ylang-Ylang
- Galbanum
- Musk
- Musk
By the editors · 2 min readThe Body Shop's white musk opens with a bright, green flutter—basil and galbanum lending an herbal clarity before ylang-ylang and lily soften the entrance. This is musk announced rather than whispered, clean without being soapy, floral without leaning heavy. The opening feels almost transparent, like sunlight through sheer fabric.
As it settles, jasmine and rose build a gentle floral heart that stays close to the skin. The musk threads through every stage, soft and persistent, while oakmoss and vetiver in the base add just enough earthiness to keep it from floating away entirely. Touches of vanilla and amber round the edges without turning sweet.
What remains is an approachable, uncomplicated warmth—the kind of scent that feels familiar even on first wear. It suits those drawn to clean florals with a quiet, lasting presence rather than dramatic development. A foundational musk from an era when accessibility didn't mean forgettable.
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