Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)
What is Egyptian Musk and Where Does It Come From?
The Egyptian Musk is a product of the musk deer, which is an animal that has been hunted for its scent glands. In Ancient Egypt, the deer were captured in the wild, then their scent glands were removed. The animal dies after it is hunted, and its glands are removed and dried.
Our modern Egyptian Musk Oil, on the other hand, is cruelty-free. It is a natural perfume extract replicated from a mixture of different essential oils.
Egyptian Musk is an essential oil used in perfumery for centuries. Moreover, the history of Egyptian Musk Oil, ethics, and controversy have contributed to its popularity as a sophisticated perfume oil for men. It has a lot of benefits, and it is also considered a pheromone. A chemical that attracts the opposite sex.
What are the Benefits of Egyptian Musk Oil?
Egyptian musk oil’s earthy scent has a fascinating history. This oil is sourced from plant-based ingredients and extracts nowadays. It is cruelty-free, unlike the old method of harvesting this scent. It has been widely used before for its wide range of benefits, including:
- Calming and relaxing property
- Spiritual cleansing
- Hydrating and moisturizing
- Insect repellant
- Anti-tussive and anti-inflammatory
What is the Recommended Usage of Egyptian Musk Oil?
The rich, warm scent of musk oil is a true head-turner. It's pretty powerful, so use it sparingly, or it can be overbearing. It's perfect in the winter, but good to note that it can be cloying in warmer months.
There are five creative ways to enjoy Egyptian Musk Oil aside from directly spritzing it on the skin.
- PRE-BATH SHOWER OIL – Mix two percent of this oil with a carrier oil like coconut oil. Apply and massage the skin before taking a shower.
- DIFFUSER – Mix a 1:2 ratio of Egyptian musk oil and PEG. Diffuse in any type of humidifier and diffuser anywhere.
- CANDLES – Mix at the right temperature that favors your wax, its deep and strong scents are a perfect treat for your relaxation.
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INCENSE – Light up this worry-free stick. Smudge all over your house. Open the window to let it diffuse properly.
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CAR FRESHIES - A perfect smell-good technique if you always crave sophisticated scents inside your car.
Recommended Fragrance Usage
The percentages below show our maximum recommended fragrance usage in the finished products and personal care.
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Potpourri and Incense: Use 50% Maximum
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Vegetable and Paraffin Wax: Use 10% Maximum
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Oil Roll on Bottle, and Eau de Perfumes: Use 5% Maximum
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Lotions, Soaps, Bath Oils, Bath Gels: Use 5% Maximum
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Cleaning Products: Use 4.1% Maximum
Who is This Oil Intended For?
Originally this scent is intended for men due to its low note and musky smell. It is one of the most popular perfume oils for men. With its sophisticated treat, this has become a top must-have list for any fashionable, event-going woman. They are seen in some diffusers and lotions that women can enjoy too. It has an addictive scent that will keep you coming back for more.
Do You Carry Egyptian Musk Incense?
Yes, we have Egyptian musk incense sticks. These premium 20 pieces per pack are perfect for meditation, yoga, and anyone who just wants the scent of musk in one go.
Is This a Perfume or Body Oil?
The Egyptian musk can be used as a body oil and a perfume. Most people prefer body oils over standard colognes and perfumes because of how much longer fragrance oils scent last on the skin.
However, you must know how to use fragrance oil on skin to optimize the scent of Egyptian Musk Oil. The earthy scents make it last longer, but applying it to vital chakra points adds a whole day's lasting effect.
What is the Difference Between Fragrance Oils and Perfume?
Perfumes and colognes are a great way to enhance the smell of a person's skin. Body oils and fragrance oils are loved by many because they last much longer than perfumes. For example, perfumes can last up to 1-2 hours, while fragrance body oils can last up to 24 hours.
Is This a Pure Fragrance Oil or an Essential Oil?
The Egyptian musk serves as both an essential oil and a fragrance oil. Egyptian musk has health benefits that affect the mental state.
Moreover, it is also a pheromone. These benefits demonstrate its essential oil properties. On the other hand, its long-lasting fragrance oil is utilized as a body oil, demonstrating its properties.
What Does Egyptian Musk Smell Like?
Egyptian musk oil has a deep, rich, and very exotic fragrance. It is considered a base note having an earthy scent odor that combines well with floral scents. Check out our fragrance wheel to know more about its complementary scents.
How To Make Egyptian Musk Oil?
Historically, making musk oils involved hunting deer so the animal would provide its musk. Today it's illegal, and few places still use this technique in their formulations. So, perfume makers formulated scents replicating the original musk oil using all-natural ingredients.
To replicate the earthy and woody scent of original musk oils, we choose only essential oils that can last for hours. Musk oil substitutes include Cedarwood, Myrrh, Frankincense, Rose, Patchouli, and Amber oil. Carrier oils can be mixed with all other variations of oils to create the final product you're looking for.
What is the Best Egyptian Musk Oil?
One of the properties determining the quality of an Egyptian musk essential oil is how long its scent will last. Egyptian musk oils are slow-release perfumes. Its heavy fragrance is enough to be considered a base note. Therefore it can mask body odor. The question is, how long can it mask a foul scent?
Body heat increases its scent over time. A high-quality and pure Egyptian Musk Oil like Bargz will surely raise your standard of oils. Its scents are not only on point with the old Egyptian Musk Oil from Egypt but also improved with the therapeutic grade oils used in creation.
