Milky No Way
FascentEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Milky No Way vs. Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Is Milky No Way better than Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
Tonka Bean
woodyaromatic
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 Milky No Way and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Milky No Way | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Elise Pierre | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Milky No Way and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) smell?
Milky No Way
Woody
Nutty
Lactonic
Sweet
Vanilla
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Floral
Violet
Powdery
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Milky No Way and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) share?
Top
Hazelnut milkBlack Pepper
BergamotAfrican MarigoldBlackcurrantBuchu or Agathosma
Heart
Tonka BeanCream
CyclamenJasmineViolet
Base
Cashmere WoodAmberSandalwood
MuskVetiverTonka Bean AbsoluteCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Oriental Notes
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean Absolute
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Cedarwood
Where they fit
When and where do Milky No Way and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Milky No Way or Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
| Milky No Way | Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Milky No Way and Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)?
Milky No Way smells like someone put hazelnut syrup in your latte and added a pinch of black pepper for fun. The cashmere wood in the drydown keeps it from being too sweet.Milky No Way
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)
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