Soft Musk

(reviewing a vintage bottle on a warm summer day) Do you know the "Soft Kitty" song? This is it in perfume form. Warm, very very powdery, comforting and enveloping as a blanket or an embrace. This is not one of those sharp musks that hit you with an energizing sharp scent. This is soft, mellow, warm and cozy. This is a relaxing massage. This is an early morning spent lazy-ing in bed with a loved one cuddlying you. I can smell musk, perfectly melded with an almost liquor-like vanilla, spices and white flowers. Starts soap-ish, floral and almost old fashioned like those very perfumed soaps the old ladies used to keep inside clothes. But it's after that first floral blast of floral soap subsides that this perfume shows its true beauty. It's a very warm musk, with something liquorish and warm, dark, spicy, human and very powdery. I love it :) ---- Further review on a cooler day, humid and foggy: This is one of those fragrances that performs differently in different temperature / humidity. On cooler days the musk goes sharper and woodier, and very "volatile chemical scent", for lack of better description. It's still very good, but different. My experience today is that the vanilla note does not appear in cooler weather. Instead, the musk went on hairspray / cosmetic product direction, sharper (still enjoyable, but different, reminds me of the musk in Noa but dirtier, less ethereal), the rose is much more discreet and an unexpected "old woods" (like old dark furniture) appears and is very enjoyable for me. Well done, Avon :D ---- Yet another review in a crispy autumn day: This fragrance performs differently every time I wear it. Today it's a very sexy, carnal musk, darker, strange. Mixed with wafts of vanilla that come and go, and dirty, sort of decaying flowers. Today it's really strange and with a hint of decadence and I am loving it! ---- I received this in a giveaway here. Thanks to Mirabele :)

The only musk perfume which I loved ..I am not into musk much, more of a floral girl but this is one of the first Avon scents I had had back in the 90's when Avon came to my country ..Even the girl in the catalogue looked beautiful & chic ..I don't know why Avon keeps discontinuing such pretty & unique fragrances ... Update : It seems my lucky day , I bought an old favourite & saw Soft Musk in Avon 's catalogue this month :)...Yes, it's coming back to my country ,but there's no offers for it this time ..A little bit pricey for a 50ml Avon fragrance ..but gonna get it when it goes under discount. Update : Got a bottle from my great friend Rouu who is on this site as well , so amazing , great sillage and longevity , specially for Avon fragrances ..Still as beautiful as it is and I will get another one ;)

I have several "vintages" of Avon Soft Musk from old to new and I like all of them. My early 1980's seasonal (Christmas) demi bottle of ASM is the one that has the most "real musk" smell to it. Truthfully all my ASMs are all so nice to wear. Having qualities of powder, floral and musk, Soft Musk really is like a plush blanket of a scent, a warm embrace in a bottle and it's an overlooked beauty. Soft Musk is like the quieter one in a room full of loud talkers that actually has the most interesting stories to tell if you'll take a seat and listen. Years ago an older co-worker wore Soft Musk from time to time and I found it so warm and wonderful to be around her. It's like walking through your front door after being gone a while. Often times it's the nicest place to be yourself.

Gifted to me on my ninth birthday in 1992, Avon Soft Musk was my first perfume. I loved it. It was so warm and soft. Something about it was also "churchy." I continued to receive Avon Soft Musk as a yearly birthday present from my aunt throughout elementary and junior high school. I remember my teachers coming to my desk to help me with school work and saying, "You smell nice." I was so excited when I saw that Avon was reissuing Soft Musk in star decanters. My mother-in-law bought me one of those Soft Musk star decanters in Christmas 2011. Sadly, it was not what I remembered. It was pure alcohol with no softness to it. Jovan Musk for Women concentrated spray is as close as I can get to soft musk, but it lacks the depth I experienced in Avon Soft Musk as a child.

I have been wearing this off and on since the 80`s. One of the few Avon scents I have really liked. I have received quite a bit of compliments ( from men, especially) when I wear this. I , like another member, also have layered this with the old staple- Jovan Musk, also with Victoria`s Secret Vanilla Lace body spray. ( As well, I have paired the Jovan Musks with Vanilla Lace) The latter, I prefer. I feel soft, inviting, non-intrusive, not too sweet, not too musky. Delicious and comfy cozy. Perfect for fall, and winter , goes well with the furries and the fluffies of the season. It`s too bad it has been discontinued, but I will pick up an unopened bottle online, or my sister will find one and present me with it.

I had a rollerball of this back in grade school. It was soft yet had a musky allure. It was a scent of future dreams for me as I sat in that very country school daydreaming my way out. One day I would wear it on adventures to bustling cities! It was a tiny little bottle of transformative magic! Years later, I picked up a new rollerball from eBay. It still has the sensual and beautiful scent, and the softness, yet still holds the same musky in a sexy, not trashy way. Here it was with me I thought, in a bigger city, and the scent reminded me, the magic it promised me back then years ago had really come true! Vintage wish granting in a bottle!

This is such a changeable fragrance on me. Every time I wear it, I pick up a different scent. Sometimes it's musky. Another it's floral. And other times it's powdery or a strong Vanilla. It's like the mood ring of fragrance. No matter what phase of the fragrance I smell it is always clean. I also find it very comforting and is one I wear solely for myself. It also doesn't project much, though people can smell you when they are near you. Yet it is not overwhelming, so it won't annoy people who are bothered by fragrance. A really great musk at a great price too. Just love it!

I got this when it was first launched and I was an Avon Lady!! I loved this as it was so soft and powdery that I used to put some on my baby and toddlers.. For me it was a lovely baby scent and so easy to wear. Then when I stopped being an Avon Lady and my kids grew up this particular perfume was forgotten.. Only recently in the past 2 years I bought it again and started using it. although it has slightly changed being more diluted,and the bottle is now sleak and simple it still brings back all those baby memories.. I will always love this because of my kids!

I love this fragrance and have owned a few bottles in the past. It's soft, powdery, slightly sweet but not overly so and mature without being aged. I'm a fiend for powdery scents so this was one of my go tos in my 20s. It's cosy and inviting too. Unfortunately the performance isn't great and that's the only thing that's stopped me repurchasing a bottle although my finger has hovered over the 'buy' button more than a few times. I'll probably give in eventually but I'd love it if I could find something identical to this with better performance.

As it's name suggests, this really is a soft musk- no harshness or chemical smell to me. It is a warm snuggly scent- yes, sexy but in a girl next door non-threatening way! I love to wear this when I put my fuzzy PJ's on in an evening- fresh from a hot bath- and I love the way it lingers on the PJ's so I can enjoy the base notes the next morning when I get out of bed! I know Avon comes under fire from the fragrance enthusiasts, but for me, you like what you like- and I like this as much as I like my Guerlain, YSL and L'Occitane fragrances.

Comforting, nostalgic, full of memories, makes you yearn for yesteryear, for a time that no longer exists. I am not usually a fan of powdery fragrances, per se. This one is the exception. Soft, cozy, dreamy. Be warned, it'll make someone want to hug you. It's a clean, fluffy musk, a soft rose and talcum powder. Blended beautifully with vintage flair vibes. This is the perfume to wear when you're relaxing at home on a cool day, cuddled up in your favourite plush blanket, having a cup of herbal tea, while reading your favourite book.

I have the older version, second hand because it was in a box I bought of expensive perfumes I was interested in, for a song. Well, I drove my husband crazy testing expensive EDTs from all over, to determine I didn't like any of them except Chanel No. 5 and a quiet little number called Soft Musk by Avon. Well, quite simply I like this the best. It is soft, sweet, not cloying tho, unassuming and comforting. It makes you feel cozy and happy. I never knew Avon perfumes could be so good. Really lovely.

I hated this one at first but when I gave it time to cool down it smelled very soft and comforting it smells like rose scened powder it’s a delicate clean simple musk scent like you just took a shower and layed on fresh clean sheets about to go to sleep in your baby pink night gown I also think it smells like baby powder or baby products in general a bit vintage as well. I like to use it right after a shower or before going to bed it’s very soft just like it’s name✨

I just ordered this and found one of these floating around the office. Um, what was a I thinking ignoring this great little fragrance for years? Let's not even talk about the price which is crazy inexpensive, but it is flat out a pretty fragrance in a very understanted way. Pretty/understated/timeless/comfortable this will be a nice little addition to my collection. I think the last of them are getting scooped up so if you're a fan reach out to your rep now.

Very true to it's name, this is soft and luxurious. It has huge femininity with a subtle added sexiness. The musk is the last note you smell and it wafts out like a welcome friend in this uncomplicated scent. It is gloriously heady despite its budget price, warm too, and it doesn't let vanilla dilute the mood into something insipid. It brings a bouquet of spiced roses to the event, and hypes up the feminine atmosphere even more. Divine.

This is an absolute classic, most unique musk perfume from Avon. During my late teens and early 20's I went through a lot of bottles of it as it is perfect fall and winter scent with impressive longevity and sillage. It's just as soft as it's called, smooth,powdery yet spicy, rosy linear yet still very rich musk scent. Sadly it's long discontinued and still trying to find a good replacement as I'm afraid to even use my last bottle.

This perfume is like snuggling under a blanket with your partner on the sofa. It has a "come hither" feel but at the same time is just so warm and comforting. I have two Avon fragrances (Timeless being the other) and both are impressive for the price. Soft Musk is sensual and understated, with a light floral touch. It fades within an hour or two but hangs around as a romantic skin scent for much longer.

It was my signature scent in my highschool years in Europe...and I didn't even know it :) ..it was packaged and named differently. I also remember it being a stronger scent, but it's still lovely. A warm comfort scent, refined as opposed to notes screaming. It's not a vanilla scent, not sweet, not dry, it has a dark dynamism to it.

first time i tried I really hated it was like old lady smell I all I detect was musk but after I smelt it again I truly deeply liked it , it is soft warm powdery vanilla rose musk feels like a soap not for summer nor spring sure but you will enjoy it in winter and autumn weather day and night very long lasting poor projection

Oh swoon! Avon has brought my favorite back! I just got ahold of the new Soft Musk. It smells just like the original. Smelling this takes me back to when my husband and I got married as this was the scent I wore then. A beautiful mildly soapy, soft, powdery musk. The perfect comfort scent. Hopefully it's back to stay!

Soft Musk is an oestrogen amplifier: primal, carnal, floral, sour, primitive, animalic, feminine, and very sexy. Soft Musk is NOT for a woman. Soft Musk is for THE woman. She's beautiful, she's strong, she's feisty, she's intense, she’s complex, she's sensual, she's addictive. She's a hand-full!

This is such a pretty scent, it reminds me a bit of body shop white musk, but softer & with a powdery note. Like coming fresh out of the shower with a nice fluffy robe on! Very girly & feminine, to my nose this is not a "mature" scent by any means, I can imagine a woman of any age wearing this!

I added Soft Musk to my collection during the Fall. I could not remember what the original 80's version smelled like but this current version is delightful. Powdery roses with vanilla and a hint of spice. I find this to be a blanket of romance to wear. Just a beautiful fragrance hands down.

I love this stuff! It smells like a fairy tale- maybe Sleeping Beauty. It is soft, powdery, and romantic. I love to wear it to bed. Like so many others this was one of my first perfumes given to me by my mother. I'm in my late 20's now and I still love it. It's a classic.

I don't think I can ever give a powdery Avon a bad review. Something about them just always works. Soft Musk is a gentle and warm embrace. This is the kind of scent where if I ever smelled it on someone, I would immediately trust them. So very baby powdery and pleasant.

I have been an Avon Customer For Many Many Years, but somehow lost touch with the person who I bought from. So The Soft Musk Was The Only Fragrance I Loved besides The musk fragrance in a Dark Blue Bottle, I've since forgotten my apologies. Thank you.

best one for me from Avon,, such a comfy perfume, you just end up smelling yourself like mad!!!!! cant find it very easily anymore,, although i have not asked a rep from my country, just looking on the net!!! great,, the vanilla in it sooo different!!

Someone to face the day with One of my first perfumes. It will never stay out of my collection. The ultimate powdery / musky fragrance, with just a hint of flowers. This is everything it promises to be. Great for everyday use!

Always with me:) i like it since i was a teenager and still,25, one of my favorites.it's one of classics of avon for years,i love...soft,clear,warm and full of musk:)not long lasting and that's the only flaw.

Soooo glad I bought this as I think this has been discontinued in th U.S. ...BUT Avon Night Magic Evening Musk is this one's twin!!!! So I can still enjoy it when this runs out!! Yay! Musky perfection!

Starts hairspray - calms down soft, feminine and comforting. Somehow it smells old-fashioned, but I don't feel like an old lady whilst wearing it - more like a young woman from the past.

I love the smell of Soft Musk it smells beautiful not overpowering just a nice warm scent with a very comforting fragrance.The spicy powdery notes are a winner for sure 10/10.

One of my favourite scents since entering the Egyptian markets in the mid 90's , even the model looked like my favourite style ,I am glad it is making a come back ❤

I love how this scent contains such dualities; thick and floating, innocent and alluring, balmy day and dusky night all at once. Yes, please.

Very easy to wear and purse friendly too! I find that the scent lasts longer when layered with the Soft Musk powder by Avon.

One of my favourites since I was a little girl. Comforting and cosy but also sexy with the right atmosphere

lovely perfume. Not overpowering but very comfy to wear. Its a classic for me. very soft and powdery musk.

I want this for my wife! Soft Musk is a female pheromone bomb. One word for this perfume: CARNAL!

It never disappoints ,when I am fed up with every thing I just wear it

love love love it! talcum powder on me. my potential signature scent.

Very nice, calm, soft, clean, expensive- smelling.

Very warm and comforting. Powdery, but not "old".

I personally don't wear fragrances that have "musk" in the name, because quite often they trigger a migraine headache. However, my Mom loved this scent and wore it in the 1980's and until it was discontinued (sadly she is deceased and hence cannot enjoy Soft Musk now that it is back, and apparently smells the same). I actually liked smelling it on her, and it did not give me a headache. Mom was also not a "musk person", but my sister, who was selling Avon at the time, gave her a bottle for Mother's Day because Mom had liked a sample of it. Then she wore it all the time. Dad loved the way she smelled when she wore Avon Soft Musk. It must be the softer notes that make this different from some of the headache musks lol. I noticed that a Russian lady said it reminded her of a Polish scent they have in Europe. Well, that might explain why Mom loved it, because my maternal Grandmother was born in Poland and my maternal Grandfather was born in Vilnius back when that was owned by Russia. Some relative, one of the Aunts or something (Granny only wore Coty Muguet), must have worn that Polish scent when Mom was a child. UPDATE: A dear friend just gave me a 1/3 full bottle of Avon Soft Musk!!!!! She switched to Rare Pearls and said I should have the Soft Musk because my Mom loved it so much and I would feel close to Mom when I wore it.

Oh no !! I have just read several reviews below, saying that Soft Musk may be discontinued? If so thats a real shame. Ive only just discovered it in autumn 2012 ( in the UK avon cat , so maybe its just discont'd in some countries) and Im very pleased with it. I agree with the comms that it is a perfect "cosy" soft scent that goes with the furry/fluffy winter wear !! i also wear it in bed , very soft and soothing smell. Not too overpowering , I have been reaching for this one a lot while suffering with the flu as my other scents would be too heavy and SM makes me feel clean , calm and cocooned in soft powdery goodness ! I shall have to ask my Avon rep the offical status of SM in the UK. . . if indeed it is on the way out , i will be stocking up off ebay while its still going cheap. It's good to see all these positive reviews for this classic perfume staple. Its just as good - if not better - than expensive designer scents of the same type.

This baby arrived todIay at my house and I'm impressed. This smell reminds me of someting related with my childhood but I cant remember what. Probably somebodys house. I think its lovely, soapy, a perfect skin scent, it will be my bed time perfume. It opens with a white musk and jasmine note, but after a while I can smell the rose the woods and in the end the vanilla. Its quind of a talc powder scent, but beautifull and soft...I love it, its the perfect scent for a new mum too. Sexy in a certain way, it reminds me of the skin of a woman after making love. Its amazing 5* Update: It can be a little bit boring because its linear. I love the smell of it on my hair (the mix with m honey shapoo its really nice), but on my skin I can only smell the white musk, the jasmine, rose and vanilla notes were gonne sudenly

I have little to add to the excellent reviews below, but this is an oddly lovely scent! A clean and cozy musk, light and snuggly. I can barely detect the rose, and only seeing it listed made look for it (am I imagining it? It's very faint). As several other folks noted Ylang Ylang should be included in the notes--I think it's a bigger portion of this scent than Jasmine is, and there is also a faint but lovely incense note (a bit like Avon's Night Magic). Good staying power, it lasts overnight, and it does stay close like a skin scent (a pro or con depending on your preference). Perfect rainy/snowy weather stay-indoors fragrance! I should add that I have a new bottle, from 2017, but having used this a lot in the 80s/90s I find it to be the same formulation.

I own two bottles of Soft Musk, an original from the 1980's and a newer one from the 1990's. The original from the 1980's is without a doubt the stronger formulation and has clearer notes in it. I get a sprinkling of all of the notes, a layering of florals, a hint of spices with a swoosh of warm vanilla enveloping it all in my original. They all blend easily enough to make a comforting scent that's not overbearing and gentle enough to wear for daytime use. The later rendition seems to be diluted and less strong in the florals and spices and more powdery to me, which is still a nice, comforting scent. Lasts surprisingly long, a few hours, and the sillage is good with two sprays of the older bottle. A nice winter or cooler night air scent for any gender.

Takes me back to high school. Everyone wore this or Avon's Tasha. I remember it being one of the few Avon perfumes that didn't set off my asthma, along with Sweet Honesty and Moonwind. Soft, gentle and powdery; but just "sexy" enough that the guys would notice. Avon needs to discontinue a lot of the sillage bombs they have out now and bring this one back! And am I crazy thinking there was something called Moonwind? Maybe I don't remember the name correctly, but I sure do remember wearing it in the early 80's My Avon lady used to laugh, because even though it was a women's fragrance I was the only female she knew that wore it. Most of the buyers were men, who would say they were buying it for there wives, but really was for them.

This is a true skin musk scent, less soapy than Jovan and more powdery and less chemical/metallic than the Body Shops white musk. A great lay round the house/active weekend scent or when all other fragrances are causing you a headache or just not sitting right. This is unoffensive but clean and fresh and always works. Lasting power isn't amazing but it is a cologne and cheap as chips. Layer with the powder/lotions/sprays as they are dirt cheap and just as lovely while adding some stability to the fragrance. I have to have at least a body spray or purse size of this at all times. It is the ultimate summer fragrance when it's too hot to want to wear any other fragrance.

Oh Soft Musk, what have they done to you. This must have recently undergone a reformulation since the last bottle I purchased just over a year ago, my latest bottle smells very alchoholic, is missing the rosy--ylang-ylang/vanilla notes and smells like baby wipe solution on me, infact it is more like Night Magic musk on me which is much too synthetic for me to pull off. A blast of isopropyl alcohol to baby wipes in a matter of seconds. They had better not reformulate Imari as that is my absolute Avon fave! I have moved onto Jovan as this just doesn't work on me anymore.