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Musk perfume Oil
Musk
Musk is the name originally given to a substance with a
penetrating odor obtained from a gland of the male musk deer,
which is situated between its abdomen and genitals. The
substance has been used as a popular perfume fixative since
ancient times and is one of the most expensive animal products
in the world.
The name, originated from Sanskrit muṣká has become to encompass
a wide variety of substances with similar odors although many of
them are quite different in the chemical structures. They
include glandular secretions from animals other than the musk
deer, numerous plants emitting similar fragrances, and
artificial substances with similar odors. Until the late 19th
century the fragrance was only obtained from natural sources.
Now synthesized compounds are used almost exclusively.
The organic compound primarily responsible for the
characteristic odor of musk is muscone.
Long lasting, alcohol free perfumes
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