musk

• Substance rougeâtre brunâtre à l'odeur forte, sécrétée par le cerf porte-musc et utilisée en parfumerie comme fixateur, ou l'odeur de cette substance.

A noun referring to a strong-smelling reddish-brown substance secreted by the male musk deer, used as a fixative in perfumery, or the scent of this substance.

indénombrable

1. Animal secretionB2formal

   A strong-smelling substance produced by the male musk deer, used in making perfumes.

   musc

   • Musk has been used in perfumery for centuries.
   • The fragrance contains a hint of natural musk.
   • Harvesting musk from deer is now heavily regulated.

2. Scent or aromaB2formal

   The characteristic smell of this substance, often described as rich, earthy, and animalic.

   Musc (odeur)

   • The perfume has a warm, musky base note.
   • He was drawn to the deep, musky scent of the cologne.
   • The room was filled with a faint, pleasant musk.

   Synonymesaromaessencefragranceodorperfumeredolencescentsmell