Misk Begum

Misk Begum is a musky white floral from Tola, composed by Dhaher Bin Dhaher and released in 2013. Floral is the word everyone uses; about half also find it musky, a third citrusy, and a smaller group woody or ambery.

Grapefruit and orange give the opening a bright, slightly bitter juiciness, with green notes adding a fresh, leafy edge. The heart is a soft bouquet rather than a single flower: lily of the valley and freesia bring a dewy, clean freshness, jasmine and rose add warmth and sweetness, orchid a smooth, slightly vanilla-like tone, and heliotrope and orris root a powdery, almond-tinged softness. White musk and musk are the backbone underneath, clean and skin-like, and sandalwood and ambergris add a creamy, faintly salty warmth that lasts.

Misk Begum is worn by anyone. Its clean, powdery floral character suits spring and summer days and close, everyday settings, and it should appeal to someone who likes soft musky florals that feel fresh rather than heady.

Misk Begum — unisex fragrance by Tola (released 2013). Notes: Ambergris, Freesia, Grapefruit, Green Notes, Heliotrope, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Musk, Orange, Orchid, Orris, Orris Root, Rose, Sandalwood, White Musk. — Parfica open fragrance database