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    E Cashmere Musk vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

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    E Cashmere Musk peaks in spring, while Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: E Cashmere Musk vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    E Cashmere MuskBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20242009
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerChristian ProvenzanoJérôme Epinette
    Best seasonSpringSummer

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    E Cashmere Musk

    Musky
    Citrus
    Woody
    Fresh Spicy
    Floral
    Powdery
    Amber
    Green

    Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

    Woody
    Aromatic
    Earthy
    Floral
    Violet
    Powdery
    Fresh
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotGingerOrangePink PepperSichuan Pepper
    BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
    Heart
    Floral NotesCashmeranGreen NotesJasmine"
    CyclamenJasmineViolet
    Base
    MuskGuaiac WoodAmbroxan
    MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: E Cashmere Musk vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    E Cashmere MuskBal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want a scent that actually smells like cashmere, this delivers. The spice up front surprises, but the cashmeran heart is where this lives. It's for those who prefer quiet luxury.E Cashmere Musk
    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)