
Black Musk
Black Musk by Montale was launched in 2010, a spicy fragrance unisex, composed by Pierre Montale. Its accord profile is led by fresh spicy, woody and musky. Key notes: Musk, Leather and Black Pepper.
At a glance
| Dominant accords | fresh spicy, woody, musky |
|---|---|
| Key notes | Musk, Leather, Black Pepper, Teak Wood |
| Community rating | 3.90/5 from 835 votes |
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Accord profile
Note pyramid
Top, heart and base notes as recorded for this composition. Each note links to every other fragrance in the database that uses it.
About this fragrance
Written from the structured record above — note pyramid, accord weights, perfumer credit and era.
Montale's Black Musk, launched in 2010, is a unisex Oriental Spicy composition by Pierre Montale. The listed notes—musk, leather, black pepper, teak wood, nutmeg, patchouli, sandalwood, and amber—are all presented as top notes, creating an immediate and intense opening. The main accords are fresh spicy (100%), woody (97%), musky (89%), leather (85%), powdery (78%), and animalic (71%).
This fragrance suits collectors who appreciate bold, unapologetic musk and leather combinations with a spicy kick. The prominent animalic and powdery facets make it a statement scent, ideal for evening wear or cool weather. It is not for those seeking a subtle or office-friendly fragrance. The complexity of the top-note blend ensures a dynamic evolution, though the absence of heart and base notes in the official pyramid suggests a linear or rapidly developing structure. For enthusiasts of vintage Montale, Black Musk represents a powerful, uncompromising take on the house's signature style.
中文簡介
Montale Black Musk 於2010年推出,係一款男女合用嘅東方辛辣調香水,由Pierre Montale調製。官方香調表將麝香、皮革、黑胡椒、柚木、肉荳蔻、廣藿香、檀香同琥珀全部列為前調,一噴出嚟就係強烈而濃郁嘅氣息。主要香調包括清新辛辣(100%)、木質(97%)、麝香(89%)、皮革(85%)、粉質(78%)同動物感(71%)。
呢支香水適合鍾意大膽、直接嘅麝香同皮革組合,並且追求辛辣感嘅收藏家。突出嘅動物感同粉質令佢成為一款宣言式香水,最啱夜晚或者涼爽天氣使用,唔係追求低調或辦公室友善嘅人。前調混合嘅複雜性確保咗動態變化,雖然官方香調表冇中調同基調,但暗示結構可能係線性或者快速發展。對於Montale復古香水愛好者嚟講,Black Musk代表住品牌標誌性風格中一種強烈、不妥協嘅演繹。
Reference data
| House | Montale |
|---|---|
| Name | Black Musk |
| Launched | 2010 |
| Marketed as | Unisex |
| Dominant family | Spicy |
| Perfumer | Pierre Montale |
| Notes recorded | 8 |
| Accords | 10 |
Quick answers
Short factual answers compiled from the structured record above.
What are the notes in Black Musk?
Black Musk by Montale: top notes are Musk, Leather, Black Pepper, Teak Wood, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.
What accords does Black Musk have?
The dominant accords recorded for Black Musk are fresh spicy (100.0%); woody (96.7%); musky (89.2%); leather (84.9%); powdery (77.6%).
Who created Black Musk?
Black Musk by Montale was composed by Pierre Montale.
When was Black Musk launched?
Black Musk by Montale was first released in 2010.
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