Musk is a perfume ingredient, or “note”, traditionally extracted from the anal gland of the male musk deer. In high concentrations it smells like feces. And the ingredient evaporates slowly, so the smell lasts a long time.

What does musky mean as odor?

adjective. A musky smell is strong, warm, and sweet.

What does lavender smell like?

Lavender has a delicate, sweet smell that is floral, herbal, and evergreen woodsy at the same time. … Some lavenders have a more medicinal camphor smell that is closer to the balsamic resin scent of rosemary. Lavender essential oils for products like perfumes and candles come from crushed lavender flowers.