Of all the Villoresi fragrances, Musk is by far my favorite. Perhaps the least astringent, and one of the easier to wear fragrances, Musk by Lorenzo Villoresi has notes of galbanum, flowers, cardamom, geranium, rose, musk, amber, sandalwood, rosewood and oakmoss.
Musk begins with nearly all of its key players present — I can immediately detect the floral notes juxtaposed against a warm woody base, highlighted by the sandalwood and musk, and sweetened by a touch of amber. What sets this scent apart from other musk fragrances is the following: 1) I don’t get that hairspray effect as I do with many other musk scents, 2) this is not an animalic musk — no fecal, cumin or civet notes, and 3) the floral notes (especially the rose) create a rather bright and soft top bouquet that is quite unusual in a musk composition.
Some have called this a floral fragrance anchored by powdery musk and wood notes, and though I’d agree, I’d say it is also safely unisex. What I like best about the scent is the creamy effect as the scent develops on the skin. The lasting power is excellent, and the sillage is just right. The sandalwood in the base is an added bonus and I loved this scent on first wearing and still adore it every bit as much today.
The imagery this scent evokes is again, one of fabric. I have a blanket that has that luxuriously soft cotton-almost-faux-fur feel about it. Silky to the touch, warm and dare I say it, cuddly. I’d say this scent could find an audience with those who love warm darker floral scents, musk scents or sandalwood scents. As I love all three, Musk is pretty darn perfect in my opinion!
Musk is an Eau de Toilette, and is available in 50 and 100 ml bottles. For buying information, see the listing for Lorenzo Villoresi under Perfume Houses.
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Great review R! I like LV Musk very much too because it is rather complex and slightly floral. It lasts forever. I am working through a couple of samples and I will tell you that I will not need to get a bottle.
Have you tried the AF Musk? It is nice too but linear. Have received many compliments.
N, we fool you every time — that is Marlen's review. Have not tried the AF, and unlike Marlen, am not a huge fan of the LV either.
When I think about about (very few) musks that I like to wear I always tend to forget about LV Musk, yet it is very wearable for me. Complex, but…neutral and undemanding. And I mean it as a huge compliment in this case.
Yes you do fool me – my lovelies! ;D
Also I need to get my eyes checked. Cannot blame everyone else like the French do.
The AF is rather linear but had decent lasting power.
M, great review of one of the first musk fragrances I have liked. It seems to be on a milky, floral musk side, which is very nice.
Great review of one of my favorite fragrances. I thought this might be something I could share with my son. He remarked “it smells like beer” and grimaced. Oh well, more for me.
Great review, my favorite LV also.
A great wearable fragrance.
Hi all!
I was surprised by how much I liked this scent as I'm not typically a huge musk fan…LV changed all that for me. Additionally, after first trying 4 or 5 LV scents that I just couldn't get into (despite the fact that all my BN friends were raving about them), I was sure I wouldn't care for Musk either. But Musk, Yerbamate and Incensi all charmed me.
Musk scents are difficult because they often fall into one of those dreaded ctaegories above – hairpsray, armpits, or too linear. I think LV did a great job and was saddened to see the LV line get “dismissed” on another famous fragrance blog…
Here's a little more info….If you love the LV Musk and you also like tobacco, check out the LV Tobacco room spray! Amazing scent, wearable as a fragrance and perfect for winter!
marlen