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Hello everyone, I posted a request for help just before the Forum crash. Some of you were kind enough to reply, but I didn't note down all the suggestions... So, here we go again: I'm looking for a musk that's as close as I can get to the now-defunct Body Shop's MOSTLY MUSK (not White, not Japanese, but Mostly). This means a scent that : - is animal-y and woody, not powdery, yet doesn't smell like I've got a dead horse around my neck - has incense elements without being dry or overtly spicy - is not sweet, boozy, airy, flowery or remotely edible (no vanilla !!) - probably includes sandalwood and rosewood, with a tiny bit of leather kicked in. I've written to the BS to ask just what was in Mostly Musk, but no reply. So I'm ready to take the BPAL plunge and am quite excited by the choices. Just want to narrow it down and hear from other musk-lovers. I was searching through the reviews when the board went down, so I'll get back to that, and maybe have more specific questions later. Someone recommended FENRIS WOLF and COYOTE: thank you! C'est noté, as they say here. Another member mentioned Enraged Orangutan (down boy!), but I think I prefer to stay away from the Limited Editions. I'm a monogamist, and once I find my match, I'd like to keep it in steady supply. Thanks to you all for your patience and suggestions!

OK, thanks, I'll put Haunted back on my imp list. Something about its reviews on the forum made me take it off, but I don't remember what, so... why not give it a try?

Meow, ViolentKitten and fellow MM lover! Fenris is in, but I'm afraid Scherezade sounds too dusty. I'm glad you mentioned Bow & Crown -- I never would've put it on my list with all that sweet-sounding stuff in it. Ever tried Himerus? I'll certainly check out Nile Musk on dragonflyblue. It sounds perfect! Thanks for the tip!

Thanks, parrot_suspect, I'll definitely be trying Fenris Wolf and Coyote. Since you're a musk lover: any experience with Fallen and/or Libertine? My notes say "Watch the violets..." I'm willing to venture ANYwhere for my musk. The Gap and Vinci-Rakos scents you mention: are they oils? or sprays? I use oil pretty much exclusively. I read about Kiehl's on the Net and sniffed out their Paris store, but what a disappointment: it just smelled like Johnson's Baby Oil on me. Thanks again for your help. Yellowrose, I see the wisdom in your reply. On the other hand, I'm not sure I could keep a straight face knowing I'm wearing "Enraged Orangutan"...or "the monkey musk," as you call it... I'll think about it. Thanks for the advice!