Studio Sheer Musk

Sheer Musk smells like clean skin and a freshly washed cashmere jumper. It opens with a quick, bright flash of pink pepper, which adds a little sparkle without any real heat. Then it settles into a soft, powdery heart. Cashmere is the centrepiece, an airy, cosy accord that feels woven rather than perfumed, and ambrette lends a faintly nutty, velvety warmth. Rose and orris sit in the background and add a gentle floral, slightly powdery softness, so it reads as musk with petals and not as a plain laundry musk. The base is musk and sandalwood. The musk is smooth and clean rather than animalic, and sandalwood gives the finish a warm, woody, creamy edge. The whole scent stays close to the body and rewards a closer sniff. Wearers describe a delicate, subtle skin scent that is easy to live with, and some find the notes more complex than the name suggests, with a velvety, slightly floral feel. Staying power is the split point. Some get a long, quiet wear, while others find it fades fast and feels more like a light cologne than a parfum. Projection is low, which suits close company and shared offices. It sits in the pink pepper and musk skin-scent territory that Glossier You made popular, with a softer, more floral finish. It is vegan and priced very low for 100 ml, which makes it a sensible pick for a clean everyday scent.