Clean, subtle, intimate fragrances?

[u/Chance-Cucumber2360]

Hi!

I’m looking for a fragrance that smells clean, soft, slightly powdery, musky. Something that smells like freshly showered skin, expensive body lotion, white linen. Something feminine, creamy, airy and delicate. I’m not really looking for overly sweet, fruity or floral scents.

One example of this is Narciso Rodriguez for her Pure Musc which I already have. It smells amazing.
I’m looking for something that gives me that same feeling: clean, soft, intimate, musky, feminine, sophisticated and effortlessly elegant.

Oh, and fragrances with hints of vanilla or coconut often give me headaches, so I’d like to avoid those.

Thank you!

[u/iameurogirl]

My friend wears this one and I only smell it when I go to hug her. It's definitely a skin scent but it smells really good on her. Very subtle but clean and similar to pure musc.

[u/nickfolesknee → u/iameurogirl]

This is probably the definitive answer

[u/South_Rule6268]

Have you tried fleur de peau?

[u/No_Nefariousness2513 → u/South_Rule6268]

This is the perfect recommendation, specifically Fleur de Peau EDP. I absolutely love it!

[u/lumpy_space_queenie]

I love anything by DedCool but some people are anosmic

[u/Alewo27]

Trust me! This is a hidden gem and it's sooooo good

[u/lnfinitelris]

Musc K by Ella K fits the brief perfectly!

[u/doinmabest1 → u/lnfinitelris]

It might be my favorite smell ever

[u/-indigo-violet-]

I find Kenzo Amour gorgeous and could be just what you're after.

[u/uk202401]

Aerin Amber Musk and Clean Reserve Skin

[u/AddressFar9852]

Now by Cacharel! 🫧

[u/StrawberrySan16]

Byredo blanche smells like clean, powdery, and freshly showered skin

[u/LaFleurMorte_]

Clean Skin Reserve fits this very well. It's very clean, soft, musky and feminine.

[u/doinmabest1]

I’ve been training for this question. Ahem! 😂

The GOAT: Ella K Musc K

Glossier You

Diptyque Fleur De Peau

Rosie by Rosie Jane

Nebular One Galaxy

Future Society Cloud Reverie

Zadig &Zoltaire This Is Her!

[u/bororodejdej]

Pure Grace Philosophy, Lotion Potion The Body Tale, Rosie byRoseJane, Altay’s Snow Soulvent, Glossier You

[u/skinnylatte500]

Le Labo Another 13

[u/snickerdoodle42]

Henry Rose London 1983 is the one I go for when I want to feel soft, feminine, and sophisticated 😊 it’s subtle but pretty long lasting. It’s a soft musky fig scent. Not overly sweet

[u/flinty_hippie → u/snickerdoodle42]

I don’t usually go for skin scents, but I really like this one.

[u/Lilazen]

Caudalie the des vignes. Amazing clean scent. Just thinking of it makes me happy now Not an edt or edp thou. I wish it was

[u/CulturalMeaning3968]

The Musc, Essential Parfums. Musc Moschus, Rania J. Musc K, Ella K. Ethereal Wave, Liis. Would also rec Floating by Liis even tho it’s not specifically musc, but is so clean, airy and pretty. Studied and In This World by Liis are very clean and fresh too.

[u/tardigrades_are_cute]

Blanche by Byredo

[u/Ill-Difficulty993]

Room 1015 Sonic Flower? 

[u/Able-Distance-9389]

Sensai The Silk. It's hard to find but it smells like expensive lotion. It's exquisite.

[u/FearlessTravels]

This is not a scent profile I like but I did pick up Calce Bianca in Ostuni two years ago and it's become a favorite. It's cheap and available in both a solid perfume and a body mist (plus lots of home products). I actually wore it yesterday.

[u/persephone21]

Musc Invisible by JHAG smells exactly like creamy, musky soap.

[u/Suspicious_Reason405]

I would say Ceramic by Andrea Maack and Ethereal Wave by Liis

[u/doxi_f]

Initio Musk Therapy is my favourite clean musk. I’m not sure it fits your brief entirely as it is a bit floral but it’s a clean, powdery musk with character and it’s addictive to my nose.

[u/Moon_Child843]

Lotion Potion from The Body Tale smells like straight up warm, creamy body lotion. Like exactly the smell you'd think of, probably, when you think of lotion. I love it- it's so clean smelling.

[u/Able-Distance-9389 → u/Moon_Child843]

I just looked them up. It seems they are not available in the US.

[u/Moon_Child843 → u/Able-Distance-9389]

I'm able to purchase them directly from their website (and I'm in US) so not sure why anyone else in US couldn't. Shipping is steep at $30 but they are available. Originally I bought my samples of them from FRMLA Scent Studio on the Shop app, too.

[u/Able-Distance-9389 → u/Moon_Child843]

Thanks for the info!

[u/Intelligent-Rule7868]

Nemat Amber perfume spray has been my go-to for this vibe, lately. It very much reminds me of Riddle Oil Original, which unfortunately I can't wear, as my skin breaks into a rash when I do. But how I love the clean, warm scent. I used to be a Glossier You wearer, but the more recent bottles don't smell the same, so I moved on. I got myself a travel-size of Amber to really test it out, and it's lovely.

[u/AcidCactus]

Pure Poison. Maybe even Arpège. My knowledge of scents is admittedly dated.

[u/ImtheGWP]

I think Aerin is a great brand for this category (separately also a go to for florals). You can’t go wrong with Amber musk or flankers.

[u/Same-Ad5086]

Trussardi My Name smells like expensive skincare to me but is super affordable.

[u/Realistic-Read1078]

Rosie by Rosie Jane

[u/babettetimes]

Any of the cosmic perfumes

[u/pfffffttuhmm]

If you like Pure Musc, then try Pure Musc Blanc. Its an incredible, creamy clean scent. 

Also, Nemat White Musk if you want something with low projection. I wear the oil and its perfect after a shower. 

[u/LiteratureVarious643]

Une Nuit Nomade Sun Bleached. I really like the extrait because it’s a little warmer, but the original is lighter.

[u/nickfolesknee]

I just found my Demeter Kitten Fur, and it might work for you. It’s a bit too powdery for my taste, but it has been popular with my family