Fragrances: the addictive power of musk

Some fragrances have the sophisticated power to discover our essence.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
05 May 2024 Sunday 10:32
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Fragrances: the addictive power of musk

Some fragrances have the sophisticated power to discover our essence. To become our hidden secret, our precious treasure; of transforming into a second skin, like a soft and sensual breeze that envelops and enhances our silhouette. Also to serve as armor that protects and cares for us from external aggressions, and, why not, to fill us with time for ourselves, with pure harmony. They are fragrances designed to complement and celebrate the unique aroma of the wearer.

The notes of frangipani, jasmine, tuberose and musk heart – an unmistakable signature – work this kind of magic under their own name: for her MUSC NUDE. A sensual fragrance that brings a new air of sublime delicacy to the iconic for her collection by Narciso Rodríguez, born more than two decades ago. It was upon receiving an unusual gift, a bottle of Egyptian musk oil, that the designer became fascinated by its expressive power and its exceptional ability to reflect and reveal the nature of its wearer. An intimate and powerful connection that immediately became his olfactory autograph.

That refined heart of musk was enhanced by a combination of orange blossom with a delicate osmanthus flower and completed by notes of soft amber, patchouli and a hint of warm woody notes. Thus, for her was born, a modern and transparent version of a Chypre fragrance destined to become a classic. Today, a collection of cologne and perfumes that continues to grow, now with for her MUSC NUDE.

This new interpretation takes up the iconic musk with delicate flower petals and warm solar facets to create an addictive and diaphanous fragrance, which reveals the sensuality of touch on the skin. And it opens with a subtle note of pink pepper and a bouquet of soft, abstract flowers, illuminated by a white jasmine accord. At the heart of for her MUSC NUDE, a delicate damask rose blooms, permeating musk, which, in turn, evolves into a rich base of soft woody notes, Indonesian patchouli and tonka bean absolute. The result is an exquisite harmony that gives off a warm and addictive trail.

The fragrance arrives in a bottle that shares the family's distinctive graphic silhouette, with its pure and stylized architectural forms. Crowned with a rectilinear soft pink matte effect cap, the new palette in nude tones reflects the delicacy and purity of for her MUSC NUDE.

Narciso Rodriguez does not forget his commitment to sustainability and, for this reason, his formula is vegan and the outer box he uses is 100% recyclable (made with FSC paper).