White Musk

Muschio Bianco by Tesori d’Oriente is a clean, subtle and airy perfume, powdery and delicate, I would say. Unlike other types of musk derived from animal or plant sources, white musk results from a chemical synthesis of various compounds, probably Hanolide, Tonalid, or Galaxolide with its strong and diffusive sweet musky floral, clean, slightly fruity soap powder-like lactonic aroma. But there are different varieties of musk on the market. Initially, I was a bit sceptical, and I wasn’t very fond of this perfume, but over time I’m definitely liking it. It’s like a drug, addictive and has become my favourite scent to snort whenever I feel like it, evoking the fresh, clean vibe of freshly done laundry. Honestly, it is not clear from the list of ingredients which of the molecules is relatively used in the formula of this perfume. The fact is that the result is great for those who love clean musky fragrances at an absurd price. Although white musk is easily recognizable in fragrances, fabric softeners, and household products, here it takes on a particularly powdery and vanilla aroma that makes it sensual and intimate as the elixir blends with the skin’s oils and penetrates the fabric texture. It cleanses the soul. It’s like angels keeping evil at bay, it’s like light scaring the darkness away, it’s like a moonbeam shining through a black sky. It may seem slightly exaggerated to some, but these are the sensations that Muschio Bianco creates in my body, soul, and mind. It’s a perfume I’ve had my eye on for a long time, but I’ve always avoided because of another one in the same collection, MirraMirra, which is cloying and annoying for my tastes. Muschio Bianco is such a popular “drug store” fragrance. No wonder why, really. It is a delightful scent. It begins as a generic white musk scent, tangible, unmistakable; fine and dandy. There are countless of them all over the world. So, give it a dozen minutes and it’s one of the nicest white musk fragrances around, at least in the lower price range. Absurd. At the beginning, there are white flowers and moss. I like to spray it repeatedly, continuously, like a ritual, to feel the clear and sparkling aldehyde notes of the opening every time. The lightness is so palpable, against a background of white musk intertwined with white indolic flowers. The aldehydes dissolved in this elixir taste like clean laundry, soapy, silky, nothing to do with hairspray, metallic, or similar. With each spray, it is as if the air were more breathable, rich in fresh notes, a breath of purifying musk. As the aldehydes tone down, a burst of plump white jasmine flowers takes over. A sparkling and slightly soapy floral musk. This baby is a delicate white floral and is also what is used to describe “a sense of clean”. A floral and powdery musk makes its way into the heart. The more it develops, the more it reflects the facets of talcum powder. It's not a baby cologne, not a makeup accessory, just powdery talcum powder. Alpha-isomethyl ionone is rich in chalky powderiness, without a trace of iris or violet leaves. Even the rosy accords are dusty, as if a shower of talc had sprinkled and whitened the petals of a bouquet of delicate, immaculate, freshly bloomed white roses. When it enters the base, the musk takes on clean, still soapy, slightly salty and light woody tones. On the bottom there is a spicy vanilla, more dusty than sweetish and gourmand. The purity of the omnipresent white musk gradually takes on floral aspects, then powdery, then soapy, and finally warm amber and woody. This muskiness is what lasts for hours and oozes from time to time. Don't expect animalic notes of dark musk. As in any other white musk-based perfume, sooner or later the sweet, soapy and floral notes of synthetic white musk emerge. There is nothing reminiscent of deer musk. I would especially recommend it for everyday use in autumn or spring because it is quite light for winter and quite heavy for summer. If you like to pamper yourself before going bad, a few sprays on the pillow are what will accompany you all night, with a wish in the morning. I like to wear it in the evening after a shower, something that prolongs that feeling of cleanliness and freshness outside the shower. Don’t underestimate its power. It is too strong if you use it too much and may disturb you and people near you. Many people are anosmic to white musk and spray excessively. But other people are very sensitive and I feel offended by the potency of this seemingly weak and harmless scent. Muschio Bianco is a total winner. After the aldehydic opening has dissipated, a well-rounded composition presents itself with sharp white flowers and starchy musk notes. At the same time, subdued and penetrating. Unapologetically synthetic. Despite its floral note, I find it to be more genderless than other white musks. A straightforward statement of “Clean”. I'm expressing my impressions on a bottle I've owned since June 2024.

I've been on a hunt for the perfect Nivea/Dove soap perfume for a looong time. Most clean scents turn sharp on my skin, the Nivea perfume lasts 2 minutes... Pur Blanca by Avon is a very nice clean scent but not exactly what I had in mind. I've had no luck with Tesori d'Oriente fragrances so far, so I don't even know why I tried out its White Musk body spray but I'm so glad I did. It smells EXACTLY like the classic Nivea cream in the blue tin after a few seconds (it smells like bug spray at first tbh). I don't know if there are any differences between the scent of the EDT and the body spray, I can imagine that the EDT is q bit sharper. The longevity is quite good considering it's only a body spray - lasts a few hours and only a couple sprays are enough because it's quite strong. I use it after showering, for a bedtime scent and it's perfect for that. I'm thinking about buying the laundry detergent and the shower gel too. Update: I couldn't resist buying the EDT in a gift box with body cream for an amaaazing price (seriously, I paid less than 10 euros!). I find the EDT even nicer than the body spray. No bug spray opening, just pure nivea cream scent. Sophisticated, comforting, clean. I use it after shower for a night scent and I can still smell it in the morning. I'm thrilled that I finally found the 2*perfect* clean cream fragrance - and without robbing the bank!

Great perfume I use it every single day. I have the whole set. I have the shower gel, perfume, deodorant and body cream. The smell is amazing, and for me, it lasts so long despite the low price. Personally, on my skin, it smells like heaven, and I have gotten so, so many compliments on it, and people on the street have stopped me to ask what perfume I'm wearing. I have been using it for almost 2 years now, and the smell is basically stuck on my skin lol. The price of the perfume in my country is very low. The bottle is small and convenient to carry in a small purse. Personally, I think the bottle is great despite other reviews, and I think it's very unique and vintage-looking. Of course I'm not trying to influence anyone into buying it, but for my skin type and style it's absolutely perfect, and I will be using it every single day for the rest of my life. Probably no expensive or designer perfume will replace it for me. Like I've said before, everyone has different tastes and opinions, but this is my opinion. Also, somehow the perfume also smells milky when sprayed on skin directly, and the milky scent lasts long, and for me the perfume lasts all day and the next morning as well. I have no idea how it's possible since I've heard people say it doesn't last much, but that's just how it is for me personally.

I got this because it's ridiculously cheap and I just wanted to see how this scent performs and smells. It does open up with insect repellant but it goes away in less than a minute and afterwards it smells like floral scented baby wipes for at least 30 mins. Then finally you get more of the musk but at this point the sillage is much more intimate and it does turn into a skin scent fairly soon after, like after drydown it lasts for like an hour altogether before completely disappearing from my skin without any trace of ever being there. It does smell very clean, powdery and soft and the smell isn't that bad at all for this price if you exclude the mosquito spray opening. I'll probably use up the whole bottle eventually but I'm not sure if I'll repurchase because of the baby wipes smell which isn't really my cup of tea. The powdery florals with the musk are nice even though I'm not the biggest white floral girlie. All in all this is an ok fragrance and has matching shower and bath gel options as well as deodorants if you want to maximize the baby wipes vibes you totally can for an affordable price.

Taken by a compulsive shopping spree, I emptied the Treasures of the East sector. Having snubbed and / or underestimated it for years and years, despite having appreciated its olfactory performance on several occasions. After reading all the reviews here on Fragrantica I decided to test and live these cheap fragrances, very synthetic but still pleasant, if it goes I will spray them in the rooms ... White Musk by Tesori d'Oriente is a fragrance of the Paolo Cerizza nose therefore definitely a blend with its true identity and not the usual improvised dupe. White musk emerges in its reassuring and powdery nature, leaving a floral scent of rose petals and white flowers amplified by the power of aldehydes. When dry down, the sensuality of amber leaves its mark. I believe it is by far the best fragrance in the line.