Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
ByredoEau de Parfum2009
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Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) vs. Milky Musk 39
Is Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) better than Milky Musk 39?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) peaks in summer, while Milky Musk 39 belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Musk
woodypowdery
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Milky Musk 39?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Milky Musk 39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2009 | 2016 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Michel Almairac |
| Best season | Summer | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Milky Musk 39 smell?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Milky Musk 39
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Milky Musk 39 share?
Top
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
—Heart
CyclamenJasmineViolet
—Base
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
MuskSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Musk
Musk
Musk
Woody Notes
Cedarwood
Sandalwood
Where they fit
When and where do Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Milky Musk 39 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) or Milky Musk 39?
| Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | Milky Musk 39 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) and Milky Musk 39?
Bal d'Afrique is one of Byredo's more accessible fragrances for everyday wear. It does not demand attention but rewards those who notice it. If you prefer scents that announce themselves from across.Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Sandalwood and musks blend into a creamy skin-warmth, a quiet signature that lingers close. For intimate moments when presence, not projection, defines you.Milky Musk 39
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