Musk has a warm, subtle scent defined by a complex range of powdery, sweet, woodsy, and earthy aromas. It can also have fruity or floral undertones, depending on the type of musk. Synthetic musks today are somewhat opposite to the traditional assumption of a rich leather scent, bringing in mellow undertones and floral fragrances. Musk is often described as a better version of our natural skin scent. It has a three-dimensional quality that allows it to be used in various ways, and it can be found as the base, mid, or top layer of a scent. The clean and fresh scent of musk is one of the reasons people are drawn to it, as many people naturally prefer cleaner smells. In the hands of a perfumer, musk can soften, balance, and add staying power to a fragrance. It almost hypnotizes and smells like skin itself.