LemonOpens with
Bulgarian RoseHeart
Agarwood (Oud)Dries down to
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By Kilian · Sold as unisex
Musk Oud
The cozy corner of an upscale bar where the air is filled with the scent of rich woods, subtle spices, and a hint of floral musk.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Musk OudLuxury · $250+
48%Similar accords, often for lessLa Collection Jazz · Yves Saint LaurentPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013, Musk Oud by By Kilian is a Woody Floral Musk fragrance crafted by perfumer Alberto Morillas. The composition opens with bright citrus and aromatic spices before settling into a rich base of oud, rose, and musk. This scent embodies the brand's commitment to sophisticated elegance, combining fresh, spicy top notes like lemon and cardamom with warm, enveloping heart and base accords such as Bulgarian rose and agarwood (oud). The result is a fragrance that feels both modern and lasting.
Musk Oud has a slow development, so give it time to bloom on your skin. A single generous spray will suffice as the fragrance builds over several hours. This composition reads better close to the skin rather than from afar.
Fig. 01 — Musk Oud, By Kilian
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Alberto Morillas
The invisible architectAlberto Morillas is one of the most prolific and celebrated perfumers of the modern era. Born in Seville and trained in Geneva at Firmenich, he possesses an extraordinary gift for constructing fragrances that feel simultaneously complex and effortless.
“Technique is important, but it's the perfumer's soul that makes the difference.”
Alberto Morillas · Mizensir journal ('Nose-to-nose with founder Alberto Morillas'), July 2025
Designer By Kilian
More from the house · founded 2007 · Ireland
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A community favourite: loved by 62%, disliked or hated by 10%.