The Body Shop 1981 EDT

U £ Statement

Japanese Musk

Share
Card A shareable image of this fragrance - its verdict, notes and profile. Save or copy it to post anywhere.

The Body Shop Japanese Musk is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1981. Japanese Musk opens with Citrus, and dries down to a base of Musk. The Body Shop's Japanese Musk carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A fresh and subtle musk that suits everyday wear without being overpowering.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Minimalist
Check price on → Check prices ↓
Japanese Musk Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Citrus100%
Baseas listed
Musk100%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

ScentArt

ScentArt Explorer What is ScentArt?

Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Fall

The light and fresh character of the musk makes it a year-round option, though it slightly favors warmer seasons due to its delicate profile.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its subtle and pleasant musk makes it suitable for casual and office environments, but less for formal events due to its soft projection.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

Ethics and formulation

We report other people's certifications, never our own. Every claim links to its source.

  • Cruelty-free Certified by Cruelty Free International · Check the register · We last checked Sept 2026 Cruelty Free International certification mark

Certification covers a brand's whole range. Part-range claims show on the brand page.

About

Japanese Musk is a clean and understated fragrance, characterized by its soft and fresh musky aroma. Light and airy, it gently envelops the wearer in a serene, minimalist scent, ideal for those who prefer a gentle yet lasting presence. A deliberately simple clean musk with a light citrus lift, the sort of scent designed to sit under other things or to be worn when you want to smell like nothing much at all. Soft, close to the skin, and wearable in any season.

Similar

Alternatives

1 alternative to explore

Perfumes that capture a similar essence to Japanese Musk Eau de Toilette

→

Compare & Pair

Layer

Wear two at once. See what layers well with Japanese Musk Eau de Toilette - the blends worth trying, and how each one scores.

Complement

Round out the rotation. See what complements Japanese Musk Eau de Toilette - fragrances that pair with it, worn side by side.

Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom ·

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Drawn from community reviews and editor-reviewed before publishing on . See our methodology and disclosure policy.