The Body Shop Black Musk
The Body Shop

Black Musk

FloralSweetMuskyWoodyFruityCitrusSpicy

Black Musk by The Body Shopis a Woody Floral Musk fragrance for women. Black Musk was launched in 2015. Black Musk was created by Cecile Matton and Ralf Schwieger. Top notes are Pear, Pink Pepper and Bergamot; middle notes are Licorice, Heliotrope and Ylang-Ylang; base notes are Black Vanilla Husk, Chocolate, Black Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Notes

Top notes
First 0–15 minutes
Heart notes
15 minutes – 2 hours

Fragrance profile

Estimated from note profile
Longevity8+ hrs
Sillage (projection)Strong

When to wear Black Musk

Best seasons
🌸Spring☀️Summer🍂Autumn❄️Winter
Best occasions
Daily wearDate nightEveningSport / outdoorFormal

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Common questions about Black Musk

What does The Body Shop Black Musk smell like?+

The Body Shop Black Musk is a floral, sweet, and musky fragrance. The opening is pear. the heart settles on licorice, heliotrope, and ylang-ylang. the dry-down rests on black vanilla husk, chocolate, and black musk.

How long does The Body Shop Black Musk last on skin?+

The Body Shop Black Musk is estimated to last 8+ hrs on skin (a 5/5 longevity score). This is derived from the base-note composition — heavier base families like oriental, woody, and leather extend wear, while citrus-led blends tend to fade faster.

How strong is the projection of The Body Shop Black Musk?+

The Body Shop Black Musk projects at a strong level (4/5 sillage). Expect it to fill a room and announce itself before you arrive.

When should I wear The Body Shop Black Musk?+

The Body Shop Black Musk is best worn during spring, summer, autumn, and winter. The note profile makes it well suited to daily wear, date night, evening, sport / outdoor, and formal. ScentCast pairs it with live weather and your calendar so you only reach for it on the right days.

Do I need to reapply The Body Shop Black Musk during the day?+

Based on the note structure, a single morning application usually carries through the full day. Heat and humidity will shorten longevity; cooler weather and moisturised skin will extend it.

Is The Body Shop Black Musk worth adding to a fragrance collection?+

The Body Shop Black Musk fits collectors looking for floral, sweet, and musky signature. ScentCast members can add The Body Shop Black Musk to their collection and the app will surface it on the days the weather, occasion, and personal taste align — turning a single bottle into an informed rotation pick rather than a guess.

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